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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.07, 9,344.65 and 2,331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.07, 9,344.65 and 2,331.44 is: 3,498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.07 : 9,344.65 = 2,331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.07/9,344.65 = 2,331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.07x = 9,344.65 × 2,331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.07x = 21,786,490.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786,490.80/6,227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.67

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