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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.91, 9,352.63 and 2,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.91, 9,352.63 and 2,538.80 is: 3,808.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.91 : 9,352.63 = 2,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.91/9,352.63 = 2,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.91x = 9,352.63 × 2,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.91x = 23,744,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,744,397.59/6,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.91

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