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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.50, 9,354.30 and 3,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.50, 9,354.30 and 3,155.50 is: 4,735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.50 : 9,354.30 = 3,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.50/9,354.30 = 3,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.50x = 9,354.30 × 3,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.50x = 29,517,493.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517,493.65/6,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.30

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