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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.39, 9,350.64 and 2,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.39, 9,350.64 and 2,285.72 is: 3,428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.39 : 9,350.64 = 2,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.39/9,350.64 = 2,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.39x = 9,350.64 × 2,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.39x = 21,372,944.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,372,944.86/6,233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.78

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