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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.50, 9,323.34 and 2,319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.50, 9,323.34 and 2,319.94 is: 3,479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.50 : 9,323.34 = 2,319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.50/9,323.34 = 2,319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.50x = 9,323.34 × 2,319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.50x = 21,629,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629,589.40/6,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.94

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