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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.39, 9,353.49 and 2,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.39, 9,353.49 and 2,535.60 is: 3,803.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.39 : 9,353.49 = 2,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.39/9,353.49 = 2,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.39x = 9,353.49 × 2,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.39x = 23,716,696.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716,696.57/6,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.56

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