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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.21, 9,352.91 and 2,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.21, 9,352.91 and 2,075.24 is: 3,112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.21 : 9,352.91 = 2,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.21/9,352.91 = 2,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.21x = 9,352.91 × 2,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.21x = 19,409,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,409,493.49/6,235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.88

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