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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.97, 9,336.83 and 2,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.97, 9,336.83 and 2,328 is: 3,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.97 : 9,336.83 = 2,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.97/9,336.83 = 2,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.97x = 9,336.83 × 2,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.97x = 21,736,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,736,128.60/6,223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.33

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