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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.54, 9,338.31 and 3,626.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.54, 9,338.31 and 3,626.65 is: 5,439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.54 : 9,338.31 = 3,626.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.54/9,338.31 = 3,626.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.54x = 9,338.31 × 3,626.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.54x = 33,866,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,866,781.96/6,225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,439.98

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