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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.15, 9,543.02 and 2,205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.15, 9,543.02 and 2,205.23 is: 3,307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.15 : 9,543.02 = 2,205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.15/9,543.02 = 2,205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.15x = 9,543.02 × 2,205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.15x = 21,044,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,044,495.25/6,362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.77

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