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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.26, 9,314.79 and 2,881.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.26, 9,314.79 and 2,881.81 is: 4,316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.26 : 9,314.79 = 2,881.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.26/9,314.79 = 2,881.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.26x = 9,314.79 × 2,881.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.26x = 26,843,454.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843,454.97/6,218.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,316.88

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