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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.16, 9,353.02 and 2,538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.16, 9,353.02 and 2,538.12 is: 3,808.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.16 : 9,353.02 = 2,538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.16/9,353.02 = 2,538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.16x = 9,353.02 × 2,538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.16x = 23,739,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,739,087.12/6,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.52

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