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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.57, 9,347.60 and 2,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.57, 9,347.60 and 2,335.23 is: 3,501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.57 : 9,347.60 = 2,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.57/9,347.60 = 2,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.57x = 9,347.60 × 2,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.57x = 21,828,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,828,784.27/6,233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.81

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