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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.58, 9,348.33 and 2,072.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.58, 9,348.33 and 2,072.47 is: 3,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.58 : 9,348.33 = 2,072.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.58/9,348.33 = 2,072.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.58x = 9,348.33 × 2,072.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.58x = 19,374,133.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,374,133.48/6,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.03

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