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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.77, 9,337.05 and 2,328.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.77, 9,337.05 and 2,328.21 is: 3,492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.77 : 9,337.05 = 2,328.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.77/9,337.05 = 2,328.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.77x = 9,337.05 × 2,328.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.77x = 21,738,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738,613.18/6,223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.84

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