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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.64, 9,343.96 and 2,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.64, 9,343.96 and 2,533 is: 3,798.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.64 : 9,343.96 = 2,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.64/9,343.96 = 2,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.64x = 9,343.96 × 2,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.64x = 23,668,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,668,250.68/6,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.69

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