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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225, 9,336.48 and 2,527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225, 9,336.48 and 2,527.08 is: 3,790.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225 : 9,336.48 = 2,527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225/9,336.48 = 2,527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225x = 9,336.48 × 2,527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225x = 23,594,031.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,594,031.88/6,225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.21

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