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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.54, 9,337.05 and 2,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.54, 9,337.05 and 2,330.28 is: 3,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.54 : 9,337.05 = 2,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.54/9,337.05 = 2,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.54x = 9,337.05 × 2,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.54x = 21,757,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,757,940.87/6,228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.27

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