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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.48, 9,327.41 and 2,322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.48, 9,327.41 and 2,322.58 is: 3,483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.48 : 9,327.41 = 2,322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.48/9,327.41 = 2,322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.48x = 9,327.41 × 2,322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.48x = 21,663,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663,655.92/6,218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.75

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