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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.14, 9,327.78 and 2,322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.14, 9,327.78 and 2,322.42 is: 3,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.14 : 9,327.78 = 2,322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.14/9,327.78 = 2,322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.14x = 9,327.78 × 2,322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.14x = 21,663,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663,022.83/6,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.72

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