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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.75, 9,348.26 and 2,533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.75, 9,348.26 and 2,533.41 is: 3,800.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.75 : 9,348.26 = 2,533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.75/9,348.26 = 2,533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.75x = 9,348.26 × 2,533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.75x = 23,682,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682,962.70/6,231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.37

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