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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.26, 9,487.70 and 2,218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.26, 9,487.70 and 2,218.26 is: 3,328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.26 : 9,487.70 = 2,218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.26/9,487.70 = 2,218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.26x = 9,487.70 × 2,218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.26x = 21,046,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046,185.40/6,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.90

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