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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,219.43, 9,328.97 and 2,521.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,219.43, 9,328.97 and 2,521.58 is: 3,782.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,219.43 : 9,328.97 = 2,521.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,219.43/9,328.97 = 2,521.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,219.43x = 9,328.97 × 2,521.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,219.43x = 23,523,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523,703.83/6,219.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.29

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