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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,226.48, 9,338.88 and 2,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,226.48, 9,338.88 and 2,530.72 is: 3,795.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,226.48 : 9,338.88 = 2,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,226.48/9,338.88 = 2,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,226.48x = 9,338.88 × 2,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,226.48x = 23,634,090.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634,090.39/6,226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.74

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