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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.22, 9,573.20 and 2,219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.22, 9,573.20 and 2,219.22 is: 3,330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.22 : 9,573.20 = 2,219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.22/9,573.20 = 2,219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.22x = 9,573.20 × 2,219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.22x = 21,245,025.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,245,025.81/6,379.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.35

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