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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.36, 9,344.96 and 2,533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.36, 9,344.96 and 2,533.26 is: 3,796.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.36 : 9,344.96 = 2,533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.36/9,344.96 = 2,533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.36x = 9,344.96 × 2,533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.36x = 23,673,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,673,213.37/6,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.61

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