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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.63, 9,320.48 and 2,318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.63, 9,320.48 and 2,318 is: 3,477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.63 : 9,320.48 = 2,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.63/9,320.48 = 2,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.63x = 9,320.48 × 2,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.63x = 21,604,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604,861.05/6,213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.01

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