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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.67, 9,344.50 and 2,531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.67, 9,344.50 and 2,531.88 is: 3,797.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.67 : 9,344.50 = 2,531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.67/9,344.50 = 2,531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.67x = 9,344.50 × 2,531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.67x = 23,659,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,659,146.33/6,229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.82

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