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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.39, 9,328.12 and 2,329.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.39, 9,328.12 and 2,329.53 is: 3,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.39 : 9,328.12 = 2,329.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.39/9,328.12 = 2,329.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.39x = 9,328.12 × 2,329.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.39x = 21,730,129.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,730,129.56/6,222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.25

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