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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.67, 9,332.69 and 1,604.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.67, 9,332.69 and 1,604.67 is: 2,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.67 : 9,332.69 = 1,604.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.67/9,332.69 = 1,604.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.67x = 9,332.69 × 1,604.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.67x = 14,975,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,975,879.64/6,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.05

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