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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.37, 9,334.43 and 2,326.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.37, 9,334.43 and 2,326.41 is: 3,489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.37 : 9,334.43 = 2,326.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.37/9,334.43 = 2,326.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.37x = 9,334.43 × 2,326.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.37x = 21,715,686.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,715,686.47/6,222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.94

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