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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.33, 9,347.33 and 2,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.33, 9,347.33 and 2,725.52 is: 4,085.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.33 : 9,347.33 = 2,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.33/9,347.33 = 2,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.33x = 9,347.33 × 2,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.33x = 25,476,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,476,274.50/6,236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.14

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