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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.02, 9,351.32 and 2,338.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.02, 9,351.32 and 2,338.65 is: 3,507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.02 : 9,351.32 = 2,338.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.02/9,351.32 = 2,338.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.02x = 9,351.32 × 2,338.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.02x = 21,869,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,869,452.82/6,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.52

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