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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.32, 9,343.44 and 2,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.32, 9,343.44 and 2,124 is: 3,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.32 : 9,343.44 = 2,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.32/9,343.44 = 2,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.32x = 9,343.44 × 2,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.32x = 19,845,466.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,845,466.56/6,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.33

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