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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.19, 9,331.47 and 2,325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.19, 9,331.47 and 2,325.29 is: 3,487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.19 : 9,331.47 = 2,325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.19/9,331.47 = 2,325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.19x = 9,331.47 × 2,325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.19x = 21,698,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,698,373.88/6,221.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.82

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