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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.26, 9,354.66 and 2,540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.26, 9,354.66 and 2,540.15 is: 3,810.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.26 : 9,354.66 = 2,540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.26/9,354.66 = 2,540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.26x = 9,354.66 × 2,540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.26x = 23,762,192.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,762,192.83/6,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.94

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