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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.26, 9,297.27 and 2,503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.26, 9,297.27 and 2,503.53 is: 3,752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.26 : 9,297.27 = 2,503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.26/9,297.27 = 2,503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.26x = 9,297.27 × 2,503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.26x = 23,275,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,275,994.36/6,202.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.82

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