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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.05, 9,341.85 and 2,529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.05, 9,341.85 and 2,529.27 is: 3,793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.05 : 9,341.85 = 2,529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.05/9,341.85 = 2,529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.05x = 9,341.85 × 2,529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.05x = 23,628,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,628,060.95/6,228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.82

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