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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.43, 9,354.89 and 2,540.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.43, 9,354.89 and 2,540.31 is: 3,811.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.43 : 9,354.89 = 2,540.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.43/9,354.89 = 2,540.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.43x = 9,354.89 × 2,540.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.43x = 23,764,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764,280.19/6,235.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.17

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