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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,219.47, 9,333.05 and 2,521.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,219.47, 9,333.05 and 2,521.73 is: 3,784.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,219.47 : 9,333.05 = 2,521.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,219.47/9,333.05 = 2,521.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,219.47x = 9,333.05 × 2,521.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,219.47x = 23,535,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,535,432.18/6,219.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.15

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