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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.69, 9,344.97 and 2,532.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.69, 9,344.97 and 2,532.47 is: 3,800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.69 : 9,344.97 = 2,532.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.69/9,344.97 = 2,532.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.69x = 9,344.97 × 2,532.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.69x = 23,665,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,809.45/6,227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.10

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