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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.96, 9,347.91 and 2,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.96, 9,347.91 and 2,072.28 is: 3,108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.96 : 9,347.91 = 2,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.96/9,347.91 = 2,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.96x = 9,347.91 × 2,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.96x = 19,371,486.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371,486.93/6,231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.41

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