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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.30, 9,333.38 and 2,523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.30, 9,333.38 and 2,523.65 is: 3,785.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.30 : 9,333.38 = 2,523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.30/9,333.38 = 2,523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.30x = 9,333.38 × 2,523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.30x = 23,554,184.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,554,184.44/6,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.45

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