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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.98, 9,335.92 and 2,760.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.98, 9,335.92 and 2,760.50 is: 4,141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.98 : 9,335.92 = 2,760.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.98/9,335.92 = 2,760.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.98x = 9,335.92 × 2,760.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.98x = 25,771,807.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,771,807.16/6,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.39

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