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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.68, 9,347.94 and 2,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.68, 9,347.94 and 2,336.40 is: 3,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.68 : 9,347.94 = 2,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.68/9,347.94 = 2,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.68x = 9,347.94 × 2,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.68x = 21,840,527.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,840,527.02/6,232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.20

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