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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.73, 9,342.48 and 2,531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.73, 9,342.48 and 2,531.18 is: 3,796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.73 : 9,342.48 = 2,531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.73/9,342.48 = 2,531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.73x = 9,342.48 × 2,531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.73x = 23,647,451.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,647,451.81/6,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.52

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