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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,226.96, 9,340.90 and 2,529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,226.96, 9,340.90 and 2,529.26 is: 3,794.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,226.96 : 9,340.90 = 2,529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,226.96/9,340.90 = 2,529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,226.96x = 9,340.90 × 2,529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,226.96x = 23,625,564.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625,564.73/6,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.08

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