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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.42, 9,573.64 and 2,222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.42, 9,573.64 and 2,222.43 is: 3,333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.42 : 9,573.64 = 2,222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.42/9,573.64 = 2,222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.42x = 9,573.64 × 2,222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.42x = 21,276,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,276,744.75/6,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.65

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