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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.21, 9,272.37 and 2,022.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.21, 9,272.37 and 2,022.24 is: 3,033.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.21 : 9,272.37 = 2,022.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.21/9,272.37 = 2,022.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.21x = 9,272.37 × 2,022.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.21x = 18,750,957.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750,957.51/6,182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.05

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