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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.17, 9,331.23 and 2,272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.17, 9,331.23 and 2,272.52 is: 3,408.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.17 : 9,331.23 = 2,272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.17/9,331.23 = 2,272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.17x = 9,331.23 × 2,272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.17x = 21,205,438.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205,438.65/6,222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.04

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