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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.68, 9,349.44 and 2,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.68, 9,349.44 and 2,337.40 is: 3,505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.68 : 9,349.44 = 2,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.68/9,349.44 = 2,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.68x = 9,349.44 × 2,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.68x = 21,853,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853,381.06/6,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.70

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