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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.99, 9,331.50 and 2,522.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.99, 9,331.50 and 2,522.53 is: 3,783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.99 : 9,331.50 = 2,522.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.99/9,331.50 = 2,522.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.99x = 9,331.50 × 2,522.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.99x = 23,538,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,538,988.70/6,220.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.80

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