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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.52, 9,349.32 and 2,073.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.52, 9,349.32 and 2,073.60 is: 3,110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.52 : 9,349.32 = 2,073.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.52/9,349.32 = 2,073.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.52x = 9,349.32 × 2,073.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.52x = 19,386,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386,749.95/6,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.08

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