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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.71, 9,332.63 and 2,272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.71, 9,332.63 and 2,272.23 is: 3,407.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.71 : 9,332.63 = 2,272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.71/9,332.63 = 2,272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.71x = 9,332.63 × 2,272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.71x = 21,205,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205,823.84/6,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.26

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