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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.38, 9,321.53 and 3,992.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.38, 9,321.53 and 3,992.22 is: 5,982.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.38 : 9,321.53 = 3,992.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.38/9,321.53 = 3,992.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.38x = 9,321.53 × 3,992.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.38x = 37,213,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,213,598.50/6,220.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,982.53

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