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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.74, 9,332.64 and 2,325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.74, 9,332.64 and 2,325.28 is: 3,487.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.74 : 9,332.64 = 2,325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.74/9,332.64 = 2,325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.74x = 9,332.64 × 2,325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.74x = 21,701,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,701,001.14/6,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.93

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