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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.98, 9,347.98 and 2,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.98, 9,347.98 and 2,335.88 is: 3,503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.98 : 9,347.98 = 2,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.98/9,347.98 = 2,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.98x = 9,347.98 × 2,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.98x = 21,835,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,835,759.52/6,231.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.82

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