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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.40, 9,335.40 and 2,526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.40, 9,335.40 and 2,526.40 is: 3,788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.40 : 9,335.40 = 2,526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.40/9,335.40 = 2,526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.40x = 9,335.40 × 2,526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.40x = 23,584,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,584,954.56/6,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.50

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