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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.72, 9,332.18 and 3,449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.72, 9,332.18 and 3,449.72 is: 5,174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.72 : 9,332.18 = 3,449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.72/9,332.18 = 3,449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.72x = 9,332.18 × 3,449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.72x = 32,193,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193,407.99/6,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.36

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