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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.32, 9,351.15 and 2,338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.32, 9,351.15 and 2,338.83 is: 3,507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.32 : 9,351.15 = 2,338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.32/9,351.15 = 2,338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.32x = 9,351.15 × 2,338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.32x = 21,870,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,870,750.15/6,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.56

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