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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.58, 9,345.66 and 2,531.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.58, 9,345.66 and 2,531.71 is: 3,797.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.58 : 9,345.66 = 2,531.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.58/9,345.66 = 2,531.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.58x = 9,345.66 × 2,531.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.58x = 23,660,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660,500.88/6,230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.48

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