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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.96, 9,331.92 and 2,527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.96, 9,331.92 and 2,527.02 is: 3,789.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.96 : 9,331.92 = 2,527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.96/9,331.92 = 2,527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.96x = 9,331.92 × 2,527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.96x = 23,581,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,581,948.48/6,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.51

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