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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.70, 9,316.77 and 2,317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.70, 9,316.77 and 2,317.18 is: 3,472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.70 : 9,316.77 = 2,317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.70/9,316.77 = 2,317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.70x = 9,316.77 × 2,317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.70x = 21,588,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588,633.11/6,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.68

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