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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.10, 9,354.48 and 2,339.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.10, 9,354.48 and 2,339.82 is: 3,510.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.10 : 9,354.48 = 2,339.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.10/9,354.48 = 2,339.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.10x = 9,354.48 × 2,339.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.10x = 21,887,799.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887,799.39/6,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.42

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