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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.80, 9,342.30 and 2,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.80, 9,342.30 and 2,330.60 is: 3,497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.80 : 9,342.30 = 2,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.80/9,342.30 = 2,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.80x = 9,342.30 × 2,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.80x = 21,773,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,773,164.38/6,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.25

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