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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.53, 9,338.40 and 2,327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.53, 9,338.40 and 2,327.81 is: 3,491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.53 : 9,338.40 = 2,327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.53/9,338.40 = 2,327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.53x = 9,338.40 × 2,327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.53x = 21,738,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738,020.90/6,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.75

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