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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.14, 9,344.70 and 2,530.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.14, 9,344.70 and 2,530.65 is: 3,796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.14 : 9,344.70 = 2,530.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.14/9,344.70 = 2,530.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.14x = 9,344.70 × 2,530.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.14x = 23,648,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,648,165.06/6,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.99

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