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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.76, 9,350.78 and 1,851.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.76, 9,350.78 and 1,851.53 is: 2,777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.76 : 9,350.78 = 1,851.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.76/9,350.78 = 1,851.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.76x = 9,350.78 × 1,851.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.76x = 17,313,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,313,193.68/6,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.33

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