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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.66, 9,352.42 and 6,231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.66, 9,352.42 and 6,231.20 is: 9,298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.66 : 9,352.42 = 6,231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.66/9,352.42 = 6,231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.66x = 9,352.42 × 6,231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.66x = 58,276,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,276,799.50/6,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.02

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