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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.97, 9,342.83 and 2,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.97, 9,342.83 and 2,332 is: 3,498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.97 : 9,342.83 = 2,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.97/9,342.83 = 2,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.97x = 9,342.83 × 2,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.97x = 21,787,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,787,479.56/6,227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.33

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