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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.73, 9,314.08 and 6,015.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.73, 9,314.08 and 6,015.71 is: 8,988.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.73 : 9,314.08 = 6,015.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.73/9,314.08 = 6,015.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.73x = 9,314.08 × 6,015.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.73x = 56,030,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,030,804.20/6,233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.33

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