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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.52, 9,327.96 and 2,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.52, 9,327.96 and 2,322.18 is: 3,483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.52 : 9,327.96 = 2,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.52/9,327.96 = 2,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.52x = 9,327.96 × 2,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.52x = 21,661,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,661,202.15/6,218.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.34

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