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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.62, 9,343.20 and 2,332.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.62, 9,343.20 and 2,332.29 is: 3,497.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.62 : 9,343.20 = 2,332.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.62/9,343.20 = 2,332.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.62x = 9,343.20 × 2,332.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.62x = 21,791,073.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,791,073.84/6,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.42

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