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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.27, 9,344.58 and 2,529.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.27, 9,344.58 and 2,529.21 is: 3,795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.27 : 9,344.58 = 2,529.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.27/9,344.58 = 2,529.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.27x = 9,344.58 × 2,529.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.27x = 23,634,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634,405.18/6,227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.31

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