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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.14, 9,348.80 and 2,073.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.14, 9,348.80 and 2,073.06 is: 3,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.14 : 9,348.80 = 2,073.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.14/9,348.80 = 2,073.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.14x = 9,348.80 × 2,073.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.14x = 19,380,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,380,623.33/6,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.29

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