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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.28, 9,544.06 and 2,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.28, 9,544.06 and 2,202.28 is: 3,303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.28 : 9,544.06 = 2,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.28/9,544.06 = 2,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.28x = 9,544.06 × 2,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.28x = 21,018,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,018,692.46/6,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.64

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