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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.85, 9,578.59 and 2,222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.85, 9,578.59 and 2,222.89 is: 3,335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.85 : 9,578.59 = 2,222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.85/9,578.59 = 2,222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.85x = 9,578.59 × 2,222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.85x = 21,292,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,292,122.42/6,382.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.84

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