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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.20, 9,314.52 and 2,315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.20, 9,314.52 and 2,315.68 is: 3,470.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.20 : 9,314.52 = 2,315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.20/9,314.52 = 2,315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.20x = 9,314.52 × 2,315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.20x = 21,569,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,569,447.67/6,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.44

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