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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.33, 9,573.42 and 2,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.33, 9,573.42 and 2,222.32 is: 3,333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.33 : 9,573.42 = 2,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.33/9,573.42 = 2,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.33x = 9,573.42 × 2,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.33x = 21,275,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275,202.73/6,382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.45

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