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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,219.68, 9,326.01 and 2,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,219.68, 9,326.01 and 2,322.50 is: 3,482.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,219.68 : 9,326.01 = 2,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,219.68/9,326.01 = 2,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,219.68x = 9,326.01 × 2,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,219.68x = 21,659,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659,658.23/6,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.44

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