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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.96, 9,339.40 and 2,528.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.96, 9,339.40 and 2,528.26 is: 3,792.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.96 : 9,339.40 = 2,528.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.96/9,339.40 = 2,528.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.96x = 9,339.40 × 2,528.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.96x = 23,612,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,612,463.79/6,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.58

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