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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.94, 9,337.08 and 2,329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.94, 9,337.08 and 2,329.02 is: 3,493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.94 : 9,337.08 = 2,329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.94/9,337.08 = 2,329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.94x = 9,337.08 × 2,329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.94x = 21,746,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,746,246.06/6,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.41

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