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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.92, 9,330.27 and 2,272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.92, 9,330.27 and 2,272.43 is: 3,406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.92 : 9,330.27 = 2,272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.92/9,330.27 = 2,272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.92x = 9,330.27 × 2,272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.92x = 21,202,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202,338.80/6,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.59

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