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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.44, 9,329.64 and 2,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.44, 9,329.64 and 2,326.12 is: 3,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.44 : 9,329.64 = 2,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.44/9,329.64 = 2,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.44x = 9,329.64 × 2,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.44x = 21,701,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,701,862.20/6,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.24

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