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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.06, 9,344.10 and 2,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.06, 9,344.10 and 2,528.40 is: 3,793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.06 : 9,344.10 = 2,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.06/9,344.10 = 2,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.06x = 9,344.10 × 2,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.06x = 23,625,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625,622.44/6,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.42

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