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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.58, 9,331.73 and 2,271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.58, 9,331.73 and 2,271.32 is: 3,407.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.58 : 9,331.73 = 2,271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.58/9,331.73 = 2,271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.58x = 9,331.73 × 2,271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.58x = 21,195,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,195,286.97/6,220.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.29

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