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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.57, 9,314.33 and 2,923.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.57, 9,314.33 and 2,923.83 is: 4,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.57 : 9,314.33 = 2,923.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.57/9,314.33 = 2,923.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.57x = 9,314.33 × 2,923.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.57x = 27,233,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,233,502.86/6,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.62

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