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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.64, 9,330.06 and 2,768.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.64, 9,330.06 and 2,768.32 is: 4,146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.64 : 9,330.06 = 2,768.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.64/9,330.06 = 2,768.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.64x = 9,330.06 × 2,768.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.64x = 25,828,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,828,591.70/6,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.75

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