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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.21, 9,327.38 and 2,519.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.21, 9,327.38 and 2,519.62 is: 3,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.21 : 9,327.38 = 2,519.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.21/9,327.38 = 2,519.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.21x = 9,327.38 × 2,519.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.21x = 23,501,453.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,501,453.20/6,220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.24

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