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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.74, 9,340.83 and 3,071.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.74, 9,340.83 and 3,071.39 is: 4,603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.74 : 9,340.83 = 3,071.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.74/9,340.83 = 3,071.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.74x = 9,340.83 × 3,071.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.74x = 28,689,285.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,689,285.15/6,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.74

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