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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.54, 9,323.34 and 2,518.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.54, 9,323.34 and 2,518.41 is: 3,778.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.54 : 9,323.34 = 2,518.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.54/9,323.34 = 2,518.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.54x = 9,323.34 × 2,518.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.54x = 23,479,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479,992.69/6,213.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.84

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