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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.91, 9,337.13 and 2,526.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.91, 9,337.13 and 2,526.15 is: 3,789.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.91 : 9,337.13 = 2,526.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.91/9,337.13 = 2,526.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.91x = 9,337.13 × 2,526.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.91x = 23,586,990.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,586,990.95/6,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.13

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