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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.82, 9,348.69 and 2,721.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.82, 9,348.69 and 2,721.74 is: 4,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.82 : 9,348.69 = 2,721.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.82/9,348.69 = 2,721.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.82x = 9,348.69 × 2,721.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.82x = 25,444,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,444,703.52/6,232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.37

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