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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.13, 9,341.37 and 2,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.13, 9,341.37 and 2,947.08 is: 4,416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.13 : 9,341.37 = 2,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.13/9,341.37 = 2,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.13x = 9,341.37 × 2,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.13x = 27,529,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529,764.70/6,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.68

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