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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.11, 9,337.08 and 2,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.11, 9,337.08 and 2,898.44 is: 4,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.11 : 9,337.08 = 2,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.11/9,337.08 = 2,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.11x = 9,337.08 × 2,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.11x = 27,062,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062,977.35/6,228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.29

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