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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.52, 9,333.96 and 2,326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.52, 9,333.96 and 2,326.18 is: 3,489.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.52 : 9,333.96 = 2,326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.52/9,333.96 = 2,326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.52x = 9,333.96 × 2,326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.52x = 21,712,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,712,471.07/6,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.34

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