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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.95, 9,343.40 and 2,531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.95, 9,343.40 and 2,531.15 is: 3,796.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.95 : 9,343.40 = 2,531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.95/9,343.40 = 2,531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.95x = 9,343.40 × 2,531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.95x = 23,649,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,649,536.81/6,228.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.71

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