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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.63, 9,344.42 and 2,124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.63, 9,344.42 and 2,124.63 is: 3,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.63 : 9,344.42 = 2,124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.63/9,344.42 = 2,124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.63x = 9,344.42 × 2,124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.63x = 19,853,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,853,435.06/6,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.45

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