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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.63, 9,346.37 and 2,531.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.63, 9,346.37 and 2,531.24 is: 3,798.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.63 : 9,346.37 = 2,531.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.63/9,346.37 = 2,531.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.63x = 9,346.37 × 2,531.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.63x = 23,657,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657,905.60/6,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.25

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