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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,219.78, 9,328.66 and 2,521.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,219.78, 9,328.66 and 2,521.86 is: 3,782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,219.78 : 9,328.66 = 2,521.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,219.78/9,328.66 = 2,521.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,219.78x = 9,328.66 × 2,521.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,219.78x = 23,525,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,525,568.20/6,219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.38

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