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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.79, 9,349.45 and 2,536.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.79, 9,349.45 and 2,536.67 is: 3,805.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.79 : 9,349.45 = 2,536.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.79/9,349.45 = 2,536.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.79x = 9,349.45 × 2,536.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.79x = 23,716,493.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716,493.50/6,231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.73

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