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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.85, 9,329.82 and 2,521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.85, 9,329.82 and 2,521.24 is: 3,780.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.85 : 9,329.82 = 2,521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.85/9,329.82 = 2,521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.85x = 9,329.82 × 2,521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.85x = 23,522,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,522,715.38/6,221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.66

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