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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.57, 9,354.89 and 2,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.57, 9,354.89 and 2,537.73 is: 3,807.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.57 : 9,354.89 = 2,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.57/9,354.89 = 2,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.57x = 9,354.89 × 2,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.57x = 23,740,191.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740,191.34/6,234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.83

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