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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.62, 9,037.58 and 2,325.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.62, 9,037.58 and 2,325.17 is: 3,489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.62 : 9,037.58 = 2,325.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.62/9,037.58 = 2,325.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.62x = 9,037.58 × 2,325.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.62x = 21,013,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013,920.86/6,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.17

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