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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.97, 9,336.63 and 2,272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.97, 9,336.63 and 2,272.88 is: 3,410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.97 : 9,336.63 = 2,272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.97/9,336.63 = 2,272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.97x = 9,336.63 × 2,272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.97x = 21,220,992.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220,992.91/6,221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.65

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