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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.53, 9,334.28 and 2,525.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.53, 9,334.28 and 2,525.61 is: 3,788.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.53 : 9,334.28 = 2,525.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.53/9,334.28 = 2,525.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.53x = 9,334.28 × 2,525.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.53x = 23,574,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,574,757.22/6,223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.00

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