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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,321.25, 9,486.20 and 2,217.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,321.25, 9,486.20 and 2,217.25 is: 3,327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,321.25 : 9,486.20 = 2,217.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,321.25/9,486.20 = 2,217.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,321.25x = 9,486.20 × 2,217.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,321.25x = 21,033,276.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,033,276.95/6,321.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.39

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