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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.33, 9,333.05 and 2,472.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.33, 9,333.05 and 2,472.31 is: 3,707.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.33 : 9,333.05 = 2,472.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.33/9,333.05 = 2,472.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.33x = 9,333.05 × 2,472.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.33x = 23,074,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074,139.65/6,224.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.09

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