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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.28, 9,330.36 and 2,521.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.28, 9,330.36 and 2,521.63 is: 3,782.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.28 : 9,330.36 = 2,521.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.28/9,330.36 = 2,521.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.28x = 9,330.36 × 2,521.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.28x = 23,527,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,527,678.53/6,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.42

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