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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.83, 9,357.94 and 4,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.83, 9,357.94 and 4,016.73 is: 6,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.83 : 9,357.94 = 4,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.83/9,357.94 = 4,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.83x = 9,357.94 × 4,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.83x = 37,588,318.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,588,318.34/6,243.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,020.07

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