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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.40, 9,573.80 and 2,222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.40, 9,573.80 and 2,222.84 is: 3,334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.40 : 9,573.80 = 2,222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.40/9,573.80 = 2,222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.40x = 9,573.80 × 2,222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.40x = 21,281,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281,038.41/6,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.33

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