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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.98, 9,324.32 and 2,518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.98, 9,324.32 and 2,518.12 is: 3,777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.98 : 9,324.32 = 2,518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.98/9,324.32 = 2,518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.98x = 9,324.32 × 2,518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.98x = 23,479,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,479,756.68/6,215.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.32

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