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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.02, 9,343.71 and 2,332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.02, 9,343.71 and 2,332.68 is: 3,499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.02 : 9,343.71 = 2,332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.02/9,343.71 = 2,332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.02x = 9,343.71 × 2,332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.02x = 21,795,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795,885.44/6,229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.09

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