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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228, 9,343.44 and 2,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228, 9,343.44 and 2,068.20 is: 3,102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228 : 9,343.44 = 2,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228/9,343.44 = 2,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228x = 9,343.44 × 2,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228x = 19,324,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324,102.61/6,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.78

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