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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.84, 9,320.51 and 2,516.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.84, 9,320.51 and 2,516.10 is: 3,774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.84 : 9,320.51 = 2,516.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.84/9,320.51 = 2,516.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.84x = 9,320.51 × 2,516.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.84x = 23,451,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,451,322.63/6,213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.05

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