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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.14, 9,318.78 and 2,316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.14, 9,318.78 and 2,316.42 is: 3,473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.14 : 9,318.78 = 2,316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.14/9,318.78 = 2,316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.14x = 9,318.78 × 2,316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.14x = 21,586,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,586,208.37/6,214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.72

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