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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.70, 9,334.31 and 2,894.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.70, 9,334.31 and 2,894.07 is: 4,341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.70 : 9,334.31 = 2,894.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.70/9,334.31 = 2,894.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.70x = 9,334.31 × 2,894.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.70x = 27,014,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,014,142.92/6,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.23

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