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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.48, 9,329.94 and 2,324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.48, 9,329.94 and 2,324.62 is: 3,488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.48 : 9,329.94 = 2,324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.48/9,329.94 = 2,324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.48x = 9,329.94 × 2,324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.48x = 21,688,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,688,565.12/6,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.32

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