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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.47, 9,334.58 and 2,326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.47, 9,334.58 and 2,326.50 is: 3,490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.47 : 9,334.58 = 2,326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.47/9,334.58 = 2,326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.47x = 9,334.58 × 2,326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.47x = 21,716,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,716,888.74/6,222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.08

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