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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.72, 9,344.10 and 2,534.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.72, 9,344.10 and 2,534.52 is: 3,799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.72 : 9,344.10 = 2,534.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.72/9,344.10 = 2,534.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.72x = 9,344.10 × 2,534.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.72x = 23,682,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682,808.33/6,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.15

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