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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.80, 9,335.40 and 2,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.80, 9,335.40 and 2,523 is: 3,786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.80 : 9,335.40 = 2,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.80/9,335.40 = 2,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.80x = 9,335.40 × 2,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.80x = 23,553,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553,214.20/6,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.20

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