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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.39, 9,353.08 and 2,286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.39, 9,353.08 and 2,286.83 is: 3,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.39 : 9,353.08 = 2,286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.39/9,353.08 = 2,286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.39x = 9,353.08 × 2,286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.39x = 21,388,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,388,903.94/6,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.24

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