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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.66, 9,320.45 and 2,515.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.66, 9,320.45 and 2,515.83 is: 3,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.66 : 9,320.45 = 2,515.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.66/9,320.45 = 2,515.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.66x = 9,320.45 × 2,515.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.66x = 23,448,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,448,655.14/6,213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.73

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