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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.57, 9,332.01 and 2,325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.57, 9,332.01 and 2,325.65 is: 3,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.57 : 9,332.01 = 2,325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.57/9,332.01 = 2,325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.57x = 9,332.01 × 2,325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.57x = 21,702,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,702,942.40/6,221.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.34

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