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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.42, 9,335.89 and 2,327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.42, 9,335.89 and 2,327.78 is: 3,491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.42 : 9,335.89 = 2,327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.42/9,335.89 = 2,327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.42x = 9,335.89 × 2,327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.42x = 21,731,898.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,731,898.02/6,224.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.39

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