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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.20, 9,329.72 and 2,322.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.20, 9,329.72 and 2,322.91 is: 3,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.20 : 9,329.72 = 2,322.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.20/9,329.72 = 2,322.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.20x = 9,329.72 × 2,322.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.20x = 21,672,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672,099.89/6,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.27

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