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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.60, 9,332.76 and 2,523.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.60, 9,332.76 and 2,523.68 is: 3,785.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.60 : 9,332.76 = 2,523.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.60/9,332.76 = 2,523.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.60x = 9,332.76 × 2,523.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.60x = 23,552,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,552,899.76/6,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.67

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