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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.29, 9,478.08 and 2,622.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.29, 9,478.08 and 2,622.21 is: 3,931.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.29 : 9,478.08 = 2,622.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.29/9,478.08 = 2,622.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.29x = 9,478.08 × 2,622.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.29x = 24,853,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,853,516.16/6,322.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.09

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