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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.55, 9,346.54 and 2,723.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.55, 9,346.54 and 2,723.97 is: 4,085.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.55 : 9,346.54 = 2,723.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.55/9,346.54 = 2,723.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.55x = 9,346.54 × 2,723.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.55x = 25,459,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,459,701.62/6,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.61

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