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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.83, 9,346.92 and 2,530.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.83, 9,346.92 and 2,530.78 is: 3,797.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.83 : 9,346.92 = 2,530.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.83/9,346.92 = 2,530.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.83x = 9,346.92 × 2,530.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.83x = 23,654,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,654,998.20/6,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.66

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