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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.27, 9,325.34 and 2,318.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.27, 9,325.34 and 2,318.77 is: 3,479.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.27 : 9,325.34 = 2,318.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.27/9,325.34 = 2,318.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.27x = 9,325.34 × 2,318.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.27x = 21,623,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623,260.41/6,215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.05

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