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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.22, 9,497.25 and 2,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.22, 9,497.25 and 2,436.66 is: 3,654.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.22 : 9,497.25 = 2,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.22/9,497.25 = 2,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.22x = 9,497.25 × 2,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.22x = 23,141,569.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141,569.19/6,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.57

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