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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.68, 9,339.48 and 2,278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.68, 9,339.48 and 2,278.03 is: 3,416.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.68 : 9,339.48 = 2,278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.68/9,339.48 = 2,278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.68x = 9,339.48 × 2,278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.68x = 21,275,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275,615.62/6,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.30

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