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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.28, 9,331.79 and 2,324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.28, 9,331.79 and 2,324.69 is: 3,487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.28 : 9,331.79 = 2,324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.28/9,331.79 = 2,324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.28x = 9,331.79 × 2,324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.28x = 21,693,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,693,518.90/6,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.55

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