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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.58, 9,331.34 and 3,101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.58, 9,331.34 and 3,101.45 is: 4,650.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.58 : 9,331.34 = 3,101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.58/9,331.34 = 3,101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.58x = 9,331.34 × 3,101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.58x = 28,940,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,940,684.44/6,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,650.91

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