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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.64, 9,327.09 and 2,932.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.64, 9,327.09 and 2,932.43 is: 4,396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.64 : 9,327.09 = 2,932.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.64/9,327.09 = 2,932.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.64x = 9,327.09 × 2,932.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.64x = 27,351,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,351,008.50/6,221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.11

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