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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.96, 9,343.13 and 3,114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.96, 9,343.13 and 3,114.84 is: 4,668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.96 : 9,343.13 = 3,114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.96/9,343.13 = 3,114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.96x = 9,343.13 × 3,114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.96x = 29,102,339.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,102,339.48/6,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,668.35

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