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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.50, 9,350.26 and 2,537.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.50, 9,350.26 and 2,537.74 is: 3,806.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.50 : 9,350.26 = 2,537.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.50/9,350.26 = 2,537.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.50x = 9,350.26 × 2,537.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.50x = 23,728,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,728,528.81/6,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.61

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