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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.55, 9,544.53 and 2,202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.55, 9,544.53 and 2,202.93 is: 3,304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.55 : 9,544.53 = 2,202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.55/9,544.53 = 2,202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.55x = 9,544.53 × 2,202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.55x = 21,025,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025,931.47/6,362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.64

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