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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.36, 9,349.94 and 1,553.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.36, 9,349.94 and 1,553.40 is: 2,330.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.36 : 9,349.94 = 1,553.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.36/9,349.94 = 1,553.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.36x = 9,349.94 × 1,553.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.36x = 14,524,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,524,200.68/6,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.08

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