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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.79, 9,336.78 and 2,326.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.79, 9,336.78 and 2,326.20 is: 3,490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.79 : 9,336.78 = 2,326.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.79/9,336.78 = 2,326.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.79x = 9,336.78 × 2,326.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.79x = 21,719,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,719,217.64/6,221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.83

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