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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.56, 9,336.22 and 2,327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.56, 9,336.22 and 2,327.59 is: 3,491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.56 : 9,336.22 = 2,327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.56/9,336.22 = 2,327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.56x = 9,336.22 × 2,327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.56x = 21,730,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,730,892.31/6,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.71

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