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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.77, 9,327.59 and 2,320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.77, 9,327.59 and 2,320.27 is: 3,481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.77 : 9,327.59 = 2,320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.77/9,327.59 = 2,320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.77x = 9,327.59 × 2,320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.77x = 21,642,527.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642,527.25/6,216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.31

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