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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.88, 9,332.96 and 2,325.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.88, 9,332.96 and 2,325.51 is: 3,488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.88 : 9,332.96 = 2,325.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.88/9,332.96 = 2,325.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.88x = 9,332.96 × 2,325.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.88x = 21,703,880.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,703,880.18/6,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.32

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