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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,217.89, 9,326.85 and 2,322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,217.89, 9,326.85 and 2,322.25 is: 3,483.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,217.89 : 9,326.85 = 2,322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,217.89/9,326.85 = 2,322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,217.89x = 9,326.85 × 2,322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,217.89x = 21,659,277.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,659,277.41/6,217.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.38

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