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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.02, 9,321.38 and 2,516.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.02, 9,321.38 and 2,516.29 is: 3,774.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.02 : 9,321.38 = 2,516.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.02/9,321.38 = 2,516.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.02x = 9,321.38 × 2,516.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.02x = 23,455,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455,295.05/6,214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.58

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