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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.63, 9,352.77 and 2,536.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.63, 9,352.77 and 2,536.79 is: 3,806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.63 : 9,352.77 = 2,536.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.63/9,352.77 = 2,536.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.63x = 9,352.77 × 2,536.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.63x = 23,725,957.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,725,957.13/6,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.13

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