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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.25, 9,356.31 and 2,540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.25, 9,356.31 and 2,540.08 is: 3,811.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.25 : 9,356.31 = 2,540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.25/9,356.31 = 2,540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.25x = 9,356.31 × 2,540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.25x = 23,765,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,765,752.51/6,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.52

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