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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.61, 9,329.23 and 2,523.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.61, 9,329.23 and 2,523.49 is: 3,782.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.61 : 9,329.23 = 2,523.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.61/9,329.23 = 2,523.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.61x = 9,329.23 × 2,523.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.61x = 23,542,218.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,542,218.61/6,223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.73

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