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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.22, 9,325.85 and 2,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.22, 9,325.85 and 2,519.52 is: 3,779.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.22 : 9,325.85 = 2,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.22/9,325.85 = 2,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.22x = 9,325.85 × 2,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.22x = 23,496,665.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,496,665.59/6,217.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.29

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