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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.61, 9,330.85 and 2,521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.61, 9,330.85 and 2,521.96 is: 3,782.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.61 : 9,330.85 = 2,521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.61/9,330.85 = 2,521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.61x = 9,330.85 × 2,521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.61x = 23,532,030.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,532,030.47/6,220.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.91

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