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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.53, 9,423.86 and 2,333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.53, 9,423.86 and 2,333.91 is: 3,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.53 : 9,423.86 = 2,333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.53/9,423.86 = 2,333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.53x = 9,423.86 × 2,333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.53x = 21,994,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,994,441.09/6,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.45

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