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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.82, 9,345.90 and 2,335.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.82, 9,345.90 and 2,335.33 is: 3,502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.82 : 9,345.90 = 2,335.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.82/9,345.90 = 2,335.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.82x = 9,345.90 × 2,335.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.82x = 21,825,760.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,825,760.65/6,231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.31

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