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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.61, 9,333.50 and 2,325.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.61, 9,333.50 and 2,325.92 is: 3,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.61 : 9,333.50 = 2,325.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.61/9,333.50 = 2,325.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.61x = 9,333.50 × 2,325.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.61x = 21,708,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,708,916.02/6,221.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.28

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