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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.06, 9,331.26 and 3,617.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.06, 9,331.26 and 3,617.50 is: 5,426.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.06 : 9,331.26 = 3,617.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.06/9,331.26 = 3,617.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.06x = 9,331.26 × 3,617.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.06x = 33,755,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,755,833.05/6,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,426.93

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