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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,392.22, 9,588.27 and 2,232.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,392.22, 9,588.27 and 2,232.23 is: 3,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,392.22 : 9,588.27 = 2,232.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,392.22/9,588.27 = 2,232.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,392.22x = 9,588.27 × 2,232.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,392.22x = 21,403,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,403,184.37/6,392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.32

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