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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.16, 9,335.68 and 2,524.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.16, 9,335.68 and 2,524.40 is: 3,788.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.16 : 9,335.68 = 2,524.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.16/9,335.68 = 2,524.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.16x = 9,335.68 × 2,524.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.16x = 23,566,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,566,990.59/6,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.81

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