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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.11, 9,342.37 and 2,530.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.11, 9,342.37 and 2,530.26 is: 3,795.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.11 : 9,342.37 = 2,530.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.11/9,342.37 = 2,530.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.11x = 9,342.37 × 2,530.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.11x = 23,638,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,638,628.28/6,228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.47

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