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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.30, 9,335.27 and 2,526.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.30, 9,335.27 and 2,526.47 is: 3,786.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.30 : 9,335.27 = 2,526.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.30/9,335.27 = 2,526.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.30x = 9,335.27 × 2,526.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.30x = 23,585,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,585,220.29/6,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.78

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