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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.55, 9,349.09 and 2,536.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.55, 9,349.09 and 2,536.43 is: 3,805.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.55 : 9,349.09 = 2,536.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.55/9,349.09 = 2,536.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.55x = 9,349.09 × 2,536.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.55x = 23,713,279.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,713,279.46/6,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.36

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