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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.86, 9,348.78 and 2,336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.86, 9,348.78 and 2,336.56 is: 3,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.86 : 9,348.78 = 2,336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.86/9,348.78 = 2,336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.86x = 9,348.78 × 2,336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.86x = 21,843,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843,985.40/6,231.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.21

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