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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.41, 9,339.86 and 2,529.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.41, 9,339.86 and 2,529.37 is: 3,795.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.41 : 9,339.86 = 2,529.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.41/9,339.86 = 2,529.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.41x = 9,339.86 × 2,529.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.41x = 23,623,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,623,961.69/6,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.37

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