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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.52, 9,326.52 and 2,322.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.52, 9,326.52 and 2,322.96 is: 3,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.52 : 9,326.52 = 2,322.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.52/9,326.52 = 2,322.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.52x = 9,326.52 × 2,322.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.52x = 21,665,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665,132.90/6,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.29

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