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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,226.68, 9,337.98 and 2,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,226.68, 9,337.98 and 2,277.03 is: 3,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,226.68 : 9,337.98 = 2,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,226.68/9,337.98 = 2,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,226.68x = 9,337.98 × 2,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,226.68x = 21,262,860.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,262,860.60/6,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.80

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