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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.44, 9,315.16 and 2,317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.44, 9,315.16 and 2,317.28 is: 3,473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.44 : 9,315.16 = 2,317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.44/9,315.16 = 2,317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.44x = 9,315.16 × 2,317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.44x = 21,585,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585,833.96/6,214.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.50

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