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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.08, 9,316.64 and 3,753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.08, 9,316.64 and 3,753.60 is: 5,620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.08 : 9,316.64 = 3,753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.08/9,316.64 = 3,753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.08x = 9,316.64 × 3,753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.08x = 34,970,939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,970,939.90/6,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.46

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