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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.26, 9,335.16 and 2,894.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.26, 9,335.16 and 2,894.63 is: 4,342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.26 : 9,335.16 = 2,894.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.26/9,335.16 = 2,894.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.26x = 9,335.16 × 2,894.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.26x = 27,021,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,021,834.19/6,223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.07

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