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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.74, 9,349.37 and 2,536.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.74, 9,349.37 and 2,536.62 is: 3,805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.74 : 9,349.37 = 2,536.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.74/9,349.37 = 2,536.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.74x = 9,349.37 × 2,536.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.74x = 23,715,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,715,798.93/6,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.65

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