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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,384.83, 9,577.71 and 2,224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,384.83, 9,577.71 and 2,224.33 is: 3,336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,384.83 : 9,577.71 = 2,224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,384.83/9,577.71 = 2,224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,384.83x = 9,577.71 × 2,224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,384.83x = 21,303,963.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,303,963.74/6,384.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.66

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