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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.44, 9,342.32 and 2,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.44, 9,342.32 and 2,332.56 is: 3,498.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.44 : 9,342.32 = 2,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.44/9,342.32 = 2,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.44x = 9,342.32 × 2,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.44x = 21,791,521.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,791,521.94/6,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.71

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