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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.78, 9,334.80 and 2,934.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.78, 9,334.80 and 2,934.99 is: 4,402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.78 : 9,334.80 = 2,934.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.78/9,334.80 = 2,934.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.78x = 9,334.80 × 2,934.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.78x = 27,397,544.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,397,544.65/6,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.78

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