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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.21, 9,317.99 and 2,316.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.21, 9,317.99 and 2,316.71 is: 3,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.21 : 9,317.99 = 2,316.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.21/9,317.99 = 2,316.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.21x = 9,317.99 × 2,316.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.21x = 21,587,022.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,587,022.44/6,213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.38

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