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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.84, 9,348.85 and 2,072.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.84, 9,348.85 and 2,072.76 is: 3,108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.84 : 9,348.85 = 2,072.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.84/9,348.85 = 2,072.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.84x = 9,348.85 × 2,072.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.84x = 19,377,922.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377,922.33/6,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.50

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