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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.33, 9,540.09 and 2,201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.33, 9,540.09 and 2,201.25 is: 3,300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.33 : 9,540.09 = 2,201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.33/9,540.09 = 2,201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.33x = 9,540.09 × 2,201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.33x = 21,000,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,000,158.89/6,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.71

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