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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.52, 9,344.46 and 2,333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.52, 9,344.46 and 2,333.18 is: 3,499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.52 : 9,344.46 = 2,333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.52/9,344.46 = 2,333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.52x = 9,344.46 × 2,333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.52x = 21,802,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802,307.18/6,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.84

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