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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.76, 9,350.16 and 2,336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.76, 9,350.16 and 2,336.56 is: 3,505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.76 : 9,350.16 = 2,336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.76/9,350.16 = 2,336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.76x = 9,350.16 × 2,336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.76x = 21,847,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,847,209.85/6,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.78

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