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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.79, 9,351.41 and 2,900.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.79, 9,351.41 and 2,900.31 is: 4,350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.79 : 9,351.41 = 2,900.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.79/9,351.41 = 2,900.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.79x = 9,351.41 × 2,900.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.79x = 27,121,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,121,973.44/6,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.80

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