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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.60, 9,321.46 and 2,265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.60, 9,321.46 and 2,265.16 is: 3,398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.60 : 9,321.46 = 2,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.60/9,321.46 = 2,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.60x = 9,321.46 × 2,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.60x = 21,114,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,114,551.73/6,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.12

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