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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.36, 9,341.96 and 2,531.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.36, 9,341.96 and 2,531.25 is: 3,793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.36 : 9,341.96 = 2,531.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.36/9,341.96 = 2,531.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.36x = 9,341.96 × 2,531.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.36x = 23,646,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,646,823.59/6,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.59

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