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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.96, 9,327.64 and 2,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.96, 9,327.64 and 2,322.80 is: 3,483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.96 : 9,327.64 = 2,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.96/9,327.64 = 2,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.96x = 9,327.64 × 2,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.96x = 21,666,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,666,242.19/6,218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.90

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