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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.76, 9,349.63 and 2,072.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.76, 9,349.63 and 2,072.79 is: 3,108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.76 : 9,349.63 = 2,072.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.76/9,349.63 = 2,072.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.76x = 9,349.63 × 2,072.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.76x = 19,379,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,379,814.39/6,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.85

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