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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.30, 9,351.60 and 2,721.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.30, 9,351.60 and 2,721.80 is: 4,083.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.30 : 9,351.60 = 2,721.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.30/9,351.60 = 2,721.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.30x = 9,351.60 × 2,721.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.30x = 25,453,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,453,184.88/6,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.42

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