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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.15, 9,331.74 and 2,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.15, 9,331.74 and 2,934 is: 4,398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.15 : 9,331.74 = 2,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.15/9,331.74 = 2,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.15x = 9,331.74 × 2,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.15x = 27,379,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,379,325.16/6,224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.88

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