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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.49, 9,345.06 and 2,537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.49, 9,345.06 and 2,537.46 is: 3,804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.49 : 9,345.06 = 2,537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.49/9,345.06 = 2,537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.49x = 9,345.06 × 2,537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.49x = 23,712,715.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,712,715.95/6,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.08

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