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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.85, 9,344.28 and 2,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.85, 9,344.28 and 2,333.56 is: 3,500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.85 : 9,344.28 = 2,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.85/9,344.28 = 2,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.85x = 9,344.28 × 2,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.85x = 21,805,438.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805,438.04/6,228.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.72

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