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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.95, 9,348.89 and 2,072.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.95, 9,348.89 and 2,072.81 is: 3,108.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.95 : 9,348.89 = 2,072.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.95/9,348.89 = 2,072.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.95x = 9,348.89 × 2,072.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.95x = 19,378,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,378,485.69/6,233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.54

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