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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.39, 9,351.08 and 2,534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.39, 9,351.08 and 2,534.92 is: 3,803.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.39 : 9,351.08 = 2,534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.39/9,351.08 = 2,534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.39x = 9,351.08 × 2,534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.39x = 23,704,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,704,239.71/6,232.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.39

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