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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.53, 9,336.40 and 2,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.53, 9,336.40 and 2,325.94 is: 3,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.53 : 9,336.40 = 2,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.53/9,336.40 = 2,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.53x = 9,336.40 × 2,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.53x = 21,715,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,715,877.06/6,221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.44

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