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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.43, 9,342.97 and 2,722.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.43, 9,342.97 and 2,722.61 is: 4,080.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.43 : 9,342.97 = 2,722.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.43/9,342.97 = 2,722.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.43x = 9,342.97 × 2,722.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.43x = 25,437,287.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,437,287.76/6,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.78

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