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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.97, 9,332.30 and 2,521.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.97, 9,332.30 and 2,521.23 is: 3,783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.97 : 9,332.30 = 2,521.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.97/9,332.30 = 2,521.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.97x = 9,332.30 × 2,521.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.97x = 23,528,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528,862.12/6,218.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.40

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