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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,344.03, 9,518.30 and 2,833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,344.03, 9,518.30 and 2,833.72 is: 4,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,344.03 : 9,518.30 = 2,833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,344.03/9,518.30 = 2,833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,344.03x = 9,518.30 × 2,833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,344.03x = 26,972,169.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,972,169.74/6,344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.58

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