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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.60, 9,331.26 and 2,522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.60, 9,331.26 and 2,522.68 is: 3,784.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.60 : 9,331.26 = 2,522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.60/9,331.26 = 2,522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.60x = 9,331.26 × 2,522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.60x = 23,539,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539,782.98/6,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.17

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