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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.10, 9,351.56 and 2,338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.10, 9,351.56 and 2,338.27 is: 3,507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.10 : 9,351.56 = 2,338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.10/9,351.56 = 2,338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.10x = 9,351.56 × 2,338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.10x = 21,866,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,866,472.20/6,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.56

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