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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.49, 9,334.83 and 2,526.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.49, 9,334.83 and 2,526.03 is: 3,788.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.49 : 9,334.83 = 2,526.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.49/9,334.83 = 2,526.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.49x = 9,334.83 × 2,526.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.49x = 23,580,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,580,060.62/6,223.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.88

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