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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.93, 9,326.58 and 2,322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.93, 9,326.58 and 2,322.03 is: 3,482.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.93 : 9,326.58 = 2,322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.93/9,326.58 = 2,322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.93x = 9,326.58 × 2,322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.93x = 21,656,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,656,598.56/6,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.93

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