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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,695.28, 37,042.86 and 6,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,695.28, 37,042.86 and 6,227.28 is: 9,340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,695.28 : 37,042.86 = 6,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,695.28/37,042.86 = 6,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,695.28x = 37,042.86 × 6,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,695.28x = 230,676,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,676,261.22/24,695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.90

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