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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.74, 9,325.68 and 2,268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.74, 9,325.68 and 2,268.07 is: 3,401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.74 : 9,325.68 = 2,268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.74/9,325.68 = 2,268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.74x = 9,325.68 × 2,268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.74x = 21,151,248.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,151,248.41/6,217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.76

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