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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.46, 9,327.39 and 2,322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.46, 9,327.39 and 2,322.56 is: 3,483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.46 : 9,327.39 = 2,322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.46/9,327.39 = 2,322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.46x = 9,327.39 × 2,322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.46x = 21,663,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663,437.53/6,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.73

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