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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.65, 9,344.97 and 6,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.65, 9,344.97 and 6,226.20 is: 9,290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.65 : 9,344.97 = 6,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.65/9,344.97 = 6,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.65x = 9,344.97 × 6,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.65x = 58,183,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,183,652.21/6,262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.58

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