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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.40, 9,357.96 and 2,340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.40, 9,357.96 and 2,340.92 is: 3,513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.40 : 9,357.96 = 2,340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.40/9,357.96 = 2,340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.40x = 9,357.96 × 2,340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.40x = 21,906,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,906,235.72/6,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.20

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