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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.34, 9,342.82 and 2,531.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.34, 9,342.82 and 2,531.50 is: 3,794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.34 : 9,342.82 = 2,531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.34/9,342.82 = 2,531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.34x = 9,342.82 × 2,531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.34x = 23,651,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,651,348.83/6,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.33

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