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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.36, 9,336.02 and 2,275.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.36, 9,336.02 and 2,275.71 is: 3,412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.36 : 9,336.02 = 2,275.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.36/9,336.02 = 2,275.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.36x = 9,336.02 × 2,275.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.36x = 21,246,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,246,062.70/6,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.82

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