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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.74, 9,331.19 and 2,221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.74, 9,331.19 and 2,221.29 is: 3,331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.74 : 9,331.19 = 2,221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.74/9,331.19 = 2,221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.74x = 9,331.19 × 2,221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.74x = 20,727,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,727,279.04/6,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.96

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