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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.34, 9,336.60 and 2,327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.34, 9,336.60 and 2,327.78 is: 3,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.34 : 9,336.60 = 2,327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.34/9,336.60 = 2,327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.34x = 9,336.60 × 2,327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.34x = 21,733,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,733,550.75/6,223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.26

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