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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.56, 9,326.46 and 2,321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.56, 9,326.46 and 2,321 is: 3,482.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.56 : 9,326.46 = 2,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.56/9,326.46 = 2,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.56x = 9,326.46 × 2,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.56x = 21,646,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,646,713.66/6,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.10

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