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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.07, 9,340.44 and 2,329.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.07, 9,340.44 and 2,329.78 is: 3,495.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.07 : 9,340.44 = 2,329.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.07/9,340.44 = 2,329.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.07x = 9,340.44 × 2,329.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.07x = 21,761,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,761,170.30/6,225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.73

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