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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.55, 9,330.72 and 2,523.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.55, 9,330.72 and 2,523.33 is: 3,786.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.55 : 9,330.72 = 2,523.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.55/9,330.72 = 2,523.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.55x = 9,330.72 × 2,523.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.55x = 23,544,485.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,544,485.70/6,218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.17

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