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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.42, 9,347.70 and 2,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.42, 9,347.70 and 2,534.60 is: 3,800.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.42 : 9,347.70 = 2,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.42/9,347.70 = 2,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.42x = 9,347.70 × 2,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.42x = 23,692,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,692,680.42/6,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.91

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