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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.36, 9,326.64 and 2,526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.36, 9,326.64 and 2,526.68 is: 3,787.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.36 : 9,326.64 = 2,526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.36/9,326.64 = 2,526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.36x = 9,326.64 × 2,526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.36x = 23,565,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,434.76/6,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.83

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