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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.21, 9,324.38 and 2,517.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.21, 9,324.38 and 2,517.62 is: 3,775.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.21 : 9,324.38 = 2,517.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.21/9,324.38 = 2,517.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.21x = 9,324.38 × 2,517.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.21x = 23,475,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,475,275.18/6,218.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.25

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