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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.96, 9,324.20 and 5,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.96, 9,324.20 and 5,293.84 is: 7,933.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.96 : 9,324.20 = 5,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.96/9,324.20 = 5,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.96x = 9,324.20 × 5,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.96x = 49,360,822.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,360,822.93/6,221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,933.32

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