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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.80, 9,323.70 and 5,580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.80, 9,323.70 and 5,580.40 is: 8,346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.80 : 9,323.70 = 5,580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.80/9,323.70 = 5,580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.80x = 9,323.70 × 5,580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.80x = 52,029,975.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,029,975.48/6,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,346.43

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