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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.55, 9,339.72 and 2,529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.55, 9,339.72 and 2,529.33 is: 3,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.55 : 9,339.72 = 2,529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.55/9,339.72 = 2,529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.55x = 9,339.72 × 2,529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.55x = 23,623,233.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,623,233.99/6,224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.17

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