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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.58, 9,345.70 and 2,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.58, 9,345.70 and 2,333.28 is: 3,500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.58 : 9,345.70 = 2,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.58/9,345.70 = 2,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.58x = 9,345.70 × 2,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.58x = 21,806,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,806,134.90/6,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.98

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