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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.42, 9,325.18 and 2,520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.42, 9,325.18 and 2,520.76 is: 3,781.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.42 : 9,325.18 = 2,520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.42/9,325.18 = 2,520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.42x = 9,325.18 × 2,520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.42x = 23,506,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,506,540.74/6,215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.97

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