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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.13, 9,582.06 and 2,225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.13, 9,582.06 and 2,225.13 is: 3,339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.13 : 9,582.06 = 2,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.13/9,582.06 = 2,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.13x = 9,582.06 × 2,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.13x = 21,321,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,321,329.17/6,385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.22

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