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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.38, 9,341.93 and 2,531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.38, 9,341.93 and 2,531.27 is: 3,793.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.38 : 9,341.93 = 2,531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.38/9,341.93 = 2,531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.38x = 9,341.93 × 2,531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.38x = 23,646,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,646,976.83/6,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.61

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