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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,226.89, 9,340.31 and 2,529.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,226.89, 9,340.31 and 2,529.09 is: 3,793.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,226.89 : 9,340.31 = 2,529.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,226.89/9,340.31 = 2,529.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,226.89x = 9,340.31 × 2,529.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,226.89x = 23,622,471.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,622,471.97/6,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.62

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