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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.05, 9,343.85 and 2,531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.05, 9,343.85 and 2,531.27 is: 3,797.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.05 : 9,343.85 = 2,531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.05/9,343.85 = 2,531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.05x = 9,343.85 × 2,531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.05x = 23,651,747.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,651,747.81/6,229.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.01

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