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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.20, 9,333.30 and 2,525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.20, 9,333.30 and 2,525.60 is: 3,786.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.20 : 9,333.30 = 2,525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.20/9,333.30 = 2,525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.20x = 9,333.30 × 2,525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.20x = 23,572,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,572,182.48/6,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.57

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