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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.04, 9,352.35 and 2,536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.04, 9,352.35 and 2,536.28 is: 3,804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.04 : 9,352.35 = 2,536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.04/9,352.35 = 2,536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.04x = 9,352.35 × 2,536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.04x = 23,720,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,720,178.26/6,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.33

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