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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.89, 9,336.35 and 2,523.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.89, 9,336.35 and 2,523.43 is: 3,786.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.89 : 9,336.35 = 2,523.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.89/9,336.35 = 2,523.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.89x = 9,336.35 × 2,523.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.89x = 23,559,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,559,625.68/6,221.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.57

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