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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.53, 9,441.81 and 2,343.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.53, 9,441.81 and 2,343.33 is: 3,516.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.53 : 9,441.81 = 2,343.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.53/9,441.81 = 2,343.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.53x = 9,441.81 × 2,343.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.53x = 22,125,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,217.70/6,291.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.67

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