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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.79, 9,350.95 and 2,537.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.79, 9,350.95 and 2,537.67 is: 3,807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.79 : 9,350.95 = 2,537.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.79/9,350.95 = 2,537.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.79x = 9,350.95 × 2,537.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.79x = 23,729,625.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729,625.29/6,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.22

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