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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.72, 9,345.66 and 2,530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.72, 9,345.66 and 2,530.02 is: 3,796.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.72 : 9,345.66 = 2,530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.72/9,345.66 = 2,530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.72x = 9,345.66 × 2,530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.72x = 23,644,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,644,706.71/6,228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.08

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