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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.94, 9,346.65 and 2,336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.94, 9,346.65 and 2,336.86 is: 3,503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.94 : 9,346.65 = 2,336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.94/9,346.65 = 2,336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.94x = 9,346.65 × 2,336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.94x = 21,841,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,841,812.52/6,234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.13

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