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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.64, 9,351.99 and 2,535.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.64, 9,351.99 and 2,535.93 is: 3,805.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.64 : 9,351.99 = 2,535.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.64/9,351.99 = 2,535.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.64x = 9,351.99 × 2,535.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.64x = 23,715,992.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,715,992.00/6,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.13

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