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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.22, 9,344.09 and 2,332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.22, 9,344.09 and 2,332.89 is: 3,498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.22 : 9,344.09 = 2,332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.22/9,344.09 = 2,332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.22x = 9,344.09 × 2,332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.22x = 21,798,675.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,798,675.74/6,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.30

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