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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,740.70, 9,333.27 and 6,222.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,740.70, 9,333.27 and 6,222.30 is: 8,615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,740.70 : 9,333.27 = 6,222.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,740.70/9,333.27 = 6,222.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,740.70x = 9,333.27 × 6,222.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,740.70x = 58,074,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,074,405.92/6,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,615.49

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