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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.88, 9,337.47 and 2,328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.88, 9,337.47 and 2,328.51 is: 3,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.88 : 9,337.47 = 2,328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.88/9,337.47 = 2,328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.88x = 9,337.47 × 2,328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.88x = 21,742,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,742,392.27/6,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.82

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