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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.38, 9,335.20 and 2,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.38, 9,335.20 and 2,327.02 is: 3,490.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.38 : 9,335.20 = 2,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.38/9,335.20 = 2,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.38x = 9,335.20 × 2,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.38x = 21,723,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,723,197.10/6,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.58

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