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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.49, 9,349.06 and 2,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.49, 9,349.06 and 2,336.20 is: 3,504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.49 : 9,349.06 = 2,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.49/9,349.06 = 2,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.49x = 9,349.06 × 2,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.49x = 21,841,308.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,841,308.30/6,231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.99

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