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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.24, 9,312.46 and 1,528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.24, 9,312.46 and 1,528.26 is: 2,292.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.24 : 9,312.46 = 1,528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.24/9,312.46 = 1,528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.24x = 9,312.46 × 1,528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.24x = 14,231,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,231,860.12/6,208.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.41

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