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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.94, 9,326.59 and 2,322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.94, 9,326.59 and 2,322.04 is: 3,482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.94 : 9,326.59 = 2,322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.94/9,326.59 = 2,322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.94x = 9,326.59 × 2,322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.94x = 21,656,715.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,656,715.04/6,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.94

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