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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.12, 9,574.56 and 2,223.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.12, 9,574.56 and 2,223.05 is: 3,334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.12 : 9,574.56 = 2,223.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.12/9,574.56 = 2,223.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.12x = 9,574.56 × 2,223.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.12x = 21,284,677.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284,677.74/6,383.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.53

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