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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.04, 9,347.73 and 5,134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.04, 9,347.73 and 5,134.68 is: 7,700.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.04 : 9,347.73 = 5,134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.04/9,347.73 = 5,134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.04x = 9,347.73 × 5,134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.04x = 47,997,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,997,602.28/6,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,700.51

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