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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.14, 9,353.78 and 2,539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.14, 9,353.78 and 2,539.92 is: 3,810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.14 : 9,353.78 = 2,539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.14/9,353.78 = 2,539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.14x = 9,353.78 × 2,539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.14x = 23,757,852.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757,852.90/6,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.32

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