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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.60, 9,357.60 and 3,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.60, 9,357.60 and 3,771.20 is: 5,661.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.60 : 9,357.60 = 3,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.60/9,357.60 = 3,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.60x = 9,357.60 × 3,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.60x = 35,289,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289,381.12/6,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.16

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