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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.48, 9,323.22 and 5,117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.48, 9,323.22 and 5,117.55 is: 7,676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.48 : 9,323.22 = 5,117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.48/9,323.22 = 5,117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.48x = 9,323.22 × 5,117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.48x = 47,712,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,712,028.74/6,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.32

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