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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.67, 9,336.75 and 2,525.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.67, 9,336.75 and 2,525.90 is: 3,788.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.67 : 9,336.75 = 2,525.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.67/9,336.75 = 2,525.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.67x = 9,336.75 × 2,525.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.67x = 23,583,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,583,650.14/6,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.74

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