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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.20, 9,332.10 and 2,524.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.20, 9,332.10 and 2,524.20 is: 3,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.20 : 9,332.10 = 2,524.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.20/9,332.10 = 2,524.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.20x = 9,332.10 × 2,524.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.20x = 23,556,086.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,556,086.82/6,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.20

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