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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.37, 9,322.73 and 2,319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.37, 9,322.73 and 2,319.47 is: 3,479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.37 : 9,322.73 = 2,319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.37/9,322.73 = 2,319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.37x = 9,322.73 × 2,319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.37x = 21,623,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623,778.00/6,215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.08

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