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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.32, 9,335.12 and 2,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.32, 9,335.12 and 2,327.04 is: 3,491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.32 : 9,335.12 = 2,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.32/9,335.12 = 2,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.32x = 9,335.12 × 2,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.32x = 21,723,197.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,723,197.64/6,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.17

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