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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.17, 9,316.81 and 2,261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.17, 9,316.81 and 2,261.63 is: 3,391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.17 : 9,316.81 = 2,261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.17/9,316.81 = 2,261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.17x = 9,316.81 × 2,261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.17x = 21,071,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071,177.00/6,213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.37

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