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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.82, 9,335.40 and 2,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.82, 9,335.40 and 2,327.94 is: 3,491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.82 : 9,335.40 = 2,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.82/9,335.40 = 2,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.82x = 9,335.40 × 2,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.82x = 21,732,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,732,251.08/6,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.79

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