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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,226.24, 9,338.64 and 2,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,226.24, 9,338.64 and 2,524.72 is: 3,786.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,226.24 : 9,338.64 = 2,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,226.24/9,338.64 = 2,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,226.24x = 9,338.64 × 2,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,226.24x = 23,577,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,577,451.18/6,226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.79

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