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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.91, 9,348.35 and 2,534.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.91, 9,348.35 and 2,534.99 is: 3,802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.91 : 9,348.35 = 2,534.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.91/9,348.35 = 2,534.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.91x = 9,348.35 × 2,534.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.91x = 23,697,914.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,697,914.35/6,232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.07

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