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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.31, 9,343.54 and 2,722.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.31, 9,343.54 and 2,722.66 is: 4,081.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.31 : 9,343.54 = 2,722.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.31/9,343.54 = 2,722.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.31x = 9,343.54 × 2,722.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.31x = 25,439,235.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439,235.90/6,233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.18

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