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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.38, 9,347.00 and 2,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.38, 9,347.00 and 2,284.20 is: 3,424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.38 : 9,347.00 = 2,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.38/9,347.00 = 2,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.38x = 9,347.00 × 2,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.38x = 21,350,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350,405.98/6,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.07

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