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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.20, 9,221.70 and 6,373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.20, 9,221.70 and 6,373.20 is: 9,221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.20 : 9,221.70 = 6,373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.20/9,221.70 = 6,373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.20x = 9,221.70 × 6,373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.20x = 58,771,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771,738.44/6,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.70

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