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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.69, 9,336.84 and 2,526.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.69, 9,336.84 and 2,526.83 is: 3,790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.69 : 9,336.84 = 2,526.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.69/9,336.84 = 2,526.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.69x = 9,336.84 × 2,526.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.69x = 23,592,560.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,592,560.73/6,224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.16

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