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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.18, 9,340.92 and 2,529.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.18, 9,340.92 and 2,529.45 is: 3,793.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.18 : 9,340.92 = 2,529.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.18/9,340.92 = 2,529.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.18x = 9,340.92 × 2,529.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.18x = 23,627,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627,390.09/6,228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.63

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