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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.53, 9,334.98 and 2,324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.53, 9,334.98 and 2,324.97 is: 3,489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.53 : 9,334.98 = 2,324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.53/9,334.98 = 2,324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.53x = 9,334.98 × 2,324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.53x = 21,703,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,703,548.45/6,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.02

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