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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,383.38, 9,579.40 and 2,223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,383.38, 9,579.40 and 2,223.37 is: 3,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,383.38 : 9,579.40 = 2,223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,383.38/9,579.40 = 2,223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,383.38x = 9,579.40 × 2,223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,383.38x = 21,298,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,298,550.58/6,383.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.56

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