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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.32, 9,353.34 and 2,339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.32, 9,353.34 and 2,339.76 is: 3,509.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.32 : 9,353.34 = 2,339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.32/9,353.34 = 2,339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.32x = 9,353.34 × 2,339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.32x = 21,884,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884,570.80/6,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.78

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