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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,226.68, 9,331.38 and 4,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,226.68, 9,331.38 and 4,034.28 is: 6,045.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,226.68 : 9,331.38 = 4,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,226.68/9,331.38 = 4,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,226.68x = 9,331.38 × 4,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,226.68x = 37,645,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,645,399.71/6,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.82

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