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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.59, 9,332.07 and 2,325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.59, 9,332.07 and 2,325.69 is: 3,488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.59 : 9,332.07 = 2,325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.59/9,332.07 = 2,325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.59x = 9,332.07 × 2,325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.59x = 21,703,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,703,501.88/6,221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.42

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