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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.69, 9,335.71 and 2,527.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.69, 9,335.71 and 2,527.49 is: 3,791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.69 : 9,335.71 = 2,527.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.69/9,335.71 = 2,527.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.69x = 9,335.71 × 2,527.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.69x = 23,595,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,595,940.17/6,222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.92

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