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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.29, 9,351.67 and 2,537.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.29, 9,351.67 and 2,537.25 is: 3,807.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.29 : 9,351.67 = 2,537.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.29/9,351.67 = 2,537.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.29x = 9,351.67 × 2,537.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.29x = 23,727,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,727,524.71/6,232.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.19

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