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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.70, 9,336.35 and 2,529.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.70, 9,336.35 and 2,529.91 is: 3,791.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.70 : 9,336.35 = 2,529.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.70/9,336.35 = 2,529.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.70x = 9,336.35 × 2,529.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.70x = 23,620,180.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,620,180.49/6,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.54

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