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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.80, 9,326.34 and 3,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.80, 9,326.34 and 3,445.74 is: 5,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.80 : 9,326.34 = 3,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.80/9,326.34 = 3,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.80x = 9,326.34 × 3,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.80x = 32,136,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,136,142.79/6,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,165.92

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