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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.32, 9,323.08 and 2,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.32, 9,323.08 and 2,318.76 is: 3,478.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.32 : 9,323.08 = 2,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.32/9,323.08 = 2,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.32x = 9,323.08 × 2,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.32x = 21,617,984.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617,984.98/6,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.74

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