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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.68, 9,324.71 and 2,320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.68, 9,324.71 and 2,320.79 is: 3,481.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.68 : 9,324.71 = 2,320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.68/9,324.71 = 2,320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.68x = 9,324.71 × 2,320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.68x = 21,640,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,640,635.49/6,216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.06

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