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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.82, 9,332.73 and 2,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.82, 9,332.73 and 2,273.88 is: 3,410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.82 : 9,332.73 = 2,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.82/9,332.73 = 2,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.82x = 9,332.73 × 2,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.82x = 21,221,508.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,221,508.09/6,221.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.82

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