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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.87, 9,348.07 and 2,335.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.87, 9,348.07 and 2,335.54 is: 3,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.87 : 9,348.07 = 2,335.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.87/9,348.07 = 2,335.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.87x = 9,348.07 × 2,335.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.87x = 21,832,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832,791.41/6,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.29

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