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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.88, 9,339.68 and 2,529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.88, 9,339.68 and 2,529.77 is: 3,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.88 : 9,339.68 = 2,529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.88/9,339.68 = 2,529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.88x = 9,339.68 × 2,529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.88x = 23,627,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627,271.95/6,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.36

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