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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.98, 9,357.93 and 2,537.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.98, 9,357.93 and 2,537.19 is: 3,808.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.98 : 9,357.93 = 2,537.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.98/9,357.93 = 2,537.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.98x = 9,357.93 × 2,537.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.98x = 23,742,846.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,742,846.42/6,234.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.01

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