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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.31, 9,335.96 and 2,062.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.31, 9,335.96 and 2,062.97 is: 3,094.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.31 : 9,335.96 = 2,062.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.31/9,335.96 = 2,062.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.31x = 9,335.96 × 2,062.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.31x = 19,259,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,259,748.41/6,224.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.28

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