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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.87, 9,333.71 and 2,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.87, 9,333.71 and 2,273.32 is: 3,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.87 : 9,333.71 = 2,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.87/9,333.71 = 2,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.87x = 9,333.71 × 2,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.87x = 21,218,509.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218,509.62/6,221.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.31

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