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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.50, 9,351.12 and 2,073.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.50, 9,351.12 and 2,073.97 is: 3,111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.50 : 9,351.12 = 2,073.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.50/9,351.12 = 2,073.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.50x = 9,351.12 × 2,073.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.50x = 19,393,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,393,942.35/6,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.24

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