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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.50, 9,340.11 and 2,527.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.50, 9,340.11 and 2,527.02 is: 3,791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.50 : 9,340.11 = 2,527.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.50/9,340.11 = 2,527.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.50x = 9,340.11 × 2,527.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.50x = 23,602,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602,644.77/6,225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.29

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