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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.83, 9,343.04 and 2,529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.83, 9,343.04 and 2,529.96 is: 3,794.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.83 : 9,343.04 = 2,529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.83/9,343.04 = 2,529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.83x = 9,343.04 × 2,529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.83x = 23,637,504.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,637,504.83/6,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.86

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