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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.92, 9,332.86 and 2,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.92, 9,332.86 and 2,062.53 is: 3,092.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.92 : 9,332.86 = 2,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.92/9,332.86 = 2,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.92x = 9,332.86 × 2,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.92x = 19,249,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,249,303.74/6,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.79

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