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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.72, 9,342.60 and 2,533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.72, 9,342.60 and 2,533.52 is: 3,797.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.72 : 9,342.60 = 2,533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.72/9,342.60 = 2,533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.72x = 9,342.60 × 2,533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.72x = 23,669,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,669,663.95/6,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.65

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