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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.58, 9,332.39 and 4,267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.58, 9,332.39 and 4,267.86 is: 6,401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.58 : 9,332.39 = 4,267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.58/9,332.39 = 4,267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.58x = 9,332.39 × 4,267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.58x = 39,829,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,829,333.99/6,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,401.80

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