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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.18, 9,335.79 and 2,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.18, 9,335.79 and 2,717.25 is: 4,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.18 : 9,335.79 = 2,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.18/9,335.79 = 2,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.18x = 9,335.79 × 2,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.18x = 25,367,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,367,675.38/6,228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.05

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