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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.86, 9,329.86 and 2,327.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.86, 9,329.86 and 2,327.35 is: 3,488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.86 : 9,329.86 = 2,327.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.86/9,329.86 = 2,327.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.86x = 9,329.86 × 2,327.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.86x = 21,713,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,713,849.67/6,223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.81

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