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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.27, 9,337.53 and 2,326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.27, 9,337.53 and 2,326.68 is: 3,491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.27 : 9,337.53 = 2,326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.27/9,337.53 = 2,326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.27x = 9,337.53 × 2,326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.27x = 21,725,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,725,444.30/6,222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.56

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