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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.88, 9,348.80 and 2,534.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.88, 9,348.80 and 2,534.43 is: 3,802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.88 : 9,348.80 = 2,534.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.88/9,348.80 = 2,534.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.88x = 9,348.80 × 2,534.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.88x = 23,693,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,693,879.18/6,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.04

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