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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.08, 9,577.54 and 2,225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.08, 9,577.54 and 2,225.18 is: 3,337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.08 : 9,577.54 = 2,225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.08/9,577.54 = 2,225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.08x = 9,577.54 × 2,225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.08x = 21,311,750.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,311,750.46/6,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.74

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