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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.75, 9,354.68 and 3,314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.75, 9,354.68 and 3,314.11 is: 4,973.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.75 : 9,354.68 = 3,314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.75/9,354.68 = 3,314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.75x = 9,354.68 × 3,314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.75x = 31,002,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,002,438.53/6,233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.32

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