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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.96, 9,340.92 and 2,533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.96, 9,340.92 and 2,533.02 is: 3,798.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.96 : 9,340.92 = 2,533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.96/9,340.92 = 2,533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.96x = 9,340.92 × 2,533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.96x = 23,660,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660,737.18/6,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.51

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