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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.94, 9,327.87 and 2,325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.94, 9,327.87 and 2,325.78 is: 3,486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.94 : 9,327.87 = 2,325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.94/9,327.87 = 2,325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.94x = 9,327.87 × 2,325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.94x = 21,694,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,694,573.49/6,221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.79

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