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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.38, 9,340.43 and 2,530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.38, 9,340.43 and 2,530.28 is: 3,792.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.38 : 9,340.43 = 2,530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.38/9,340.43 = 2,530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.38x = 9,340.43 × 2,530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.38x = 23,633,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,633,856.52/6,232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.11

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