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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.89, 9,334.85 and 2,522.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.89, 9,334.85 and 2,522.43 is: 3,785.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.89 : 9,334.85 = 2,522.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.89/9,334.85 = 2,522.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.89x = 9,334.85 × 2,522.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.89x = 23,546,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,546,493.07/6,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.07

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