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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,385.56, 9,567.71 and 2,223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,385.56, 9,567.71 and 2,223.27 is: 3,331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,385.56 : 9,567.71 = 2,223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,385.56/9,567.71 = 2,223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,385.56x = 9,567.71 × 2,223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,385.56x = 21,271,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,271,635.71/6,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.21

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