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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.60, 9,331.10 and 2,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.60, 9,331.10 and 2,325.40 is: 3,488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.60 : 9,331.10 = 2,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.60/9,331.10 = 2,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.60x = 9,331.10 × 2,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.60x = 21,698,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,698,539.94/6,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.17

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