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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.83, 9,341.41 and 2,332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.83, 9,341.41 and 2,332.32 is: 3,497.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.83 : 9,341.41 = 2,332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.83/9,341.41 = 2,332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.83x = 9,341.41 × 2,332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.83x = 21,787,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,787,157.37/6,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.79

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