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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.32, 9,324.58 and 2,319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.32, 9,324.58 and 2,319.76 is: 3,480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.32 : 9,324.58 = 2,319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.32/9,324.58 = 2,319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.32x = 9,324.58 × 2,319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.32x = 21,630,787.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,630,787.70/6,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.24

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