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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.26, 9,571.75 and 2,225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.26, 9,571.75 and 2,225.97 is: 3,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.26 : 9,571.75 = 2,225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.26/9,571.75 = 2,225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.26x = 9,571.75 × 2,225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.26x = 21,306,426.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,306,426.96/6,388.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.25

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