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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.30, 9,333.54 and 2,939.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.30, 9,333.54 and 2,939.46 is: 4,402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.30 : 9,333.54 = 2,939.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.30/9,333.54 = 2,939.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.30x = 9,333.54 × 2,939.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.30x = 27,435,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,435,567.49/6,231.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.86

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