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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.63, 9,338.15 and 4,675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.63, 9,338.15 and 4,675.40 is: 7,003.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.63 : 9,338.15 = 4,675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.63/9,338.15 = 4,675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.63x = 9,338.15 × 4,675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.63x = 43,659,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,659,540.54/6,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,003.87

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