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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.39, 9,345.08 and 2,530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.39, 9,345.08 and 2,530.90 is: 3,797.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.39 : 9,345.08 = 2,530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.39/9,345.08 = 2,530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.39x = 9,345.08 × 2,530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.39x = 23,651,462.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,651,462.97/6,228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.36

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