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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.08, 9,338.79 and 2,330.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.08, 9,338.79 and 2,330.57 is: 3,495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.08 : 9,338.79 = 2,330.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.08/9,338.79 = 2,330.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.08x = 9,338.79 × 2,330.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.08x = 21,764,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,764,735.90/6,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.18

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