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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.05, 9,348.26 and 2,338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.05, 9,348.26 and 2,338.41 is: 3,505.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.05 : 9,348.26 = 2,338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.05/9,348.26 = 2,338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.05x = 9,348.26 × 2,338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.05x = 21,860,052.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,860,052.97/6,235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.99

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