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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.76, 9,345.60 and 2,332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.76, 9,345.60 and 2,332.28 is: 3,499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.76 : 9,345.60 = 2,332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.76/9,345.60 = 2,332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.76x = 9,345.60 × 2,332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.76x = 21,796,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796,555.97/6,228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.34

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