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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.44, 9,334.83 and 2,327.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.44, 9,334.83 and 2,327.55 is: 3,491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.44 : 9,334.83 = 2,327.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.44/9,334.83 = 2,327.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.44x = 9,334.83 × 2,327.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.44x = 21,727,283.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,727,283.57/6,223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.20

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