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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,388.88, 9,581.72 and 2,228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,388.88, 9,581.72 and 2,228.27 is: 3,341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,388.88 : 9,581.72 = 2,228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,388.88/9,581.72 = 2,228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,388.88x = 9,581.72 × 2,228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,388.88x = 21,350,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350,600.17/6,388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.84

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