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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.40, 8,746.20 and 6,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.40, 8,746.20 and 6,233.40 is: 8,746.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.40 : 8,746.20 = 6,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.40/8,746.20 = 6,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.40x = 8,746.20 × 6,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.40x = 54,518,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,518,563.08/6,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,746.20

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