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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327, 9,494.82 and 2,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327, 9,494.82 and 2,223 is: 3,336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327 : 9,494.82 = 2,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327/9,494.82 = 2,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327x = 9,494.82 × 2,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327x = 21,106,984.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,106,984.86/6,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.02

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