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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.10, 9,346.86 and 2,534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.10, 9,346.86 and 2,534.54 is: 3,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.10 : 9,346.86 = 2,534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.10/9,346.86 = 2,534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.10x = 9,346.86 × 2,534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.10x = 23,689,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,689,943.81/6,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.55

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