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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.32, 9,354.60 and 2,340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.32, 9,354.60 and 2,340.06 is: 3,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.32 : 9,354.60 = 2,340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.32/9,354.60 = 2,340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.32x = 9,354.60 × 2,340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.32x = 21,890,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,890,325.28/6,235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.70

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