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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.18, 9,349.80 and 1,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.18, 9,349.80 and 1,553.30 is: 2,329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.18 : 9,349.80 = 1,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.18/9,349.80 = 1,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.18x = 9,349.80 × 1,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.18x = 14,523,044.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,044.34/6,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.96

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