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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.68, 9,344.79 and 2,333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.68, 9,344.79 and 2,333.35 is: 3,499.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.68 : 9,344.79 = 2,333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.68/9,344.79 = 2,333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.68x = 9,344.79 × 2,333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.68x = 21,804,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804,677.43/6,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.01

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