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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,214.98, 9,322.82 and 2,517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,214.98, 9,322.82 and 2,517.12 is: 3,775.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,214.98 : 9,322.82 = 2,517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,214.98/9,322.82 = 2,517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,214.98x = 9,322.82 × 2,517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,214.98x = 23,466,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,466,656.68/6,214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.82

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