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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.48, 9,355.11 and 2,537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.48, 9,355.11 and 2,537.02 is: 3,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.48 : 9,355.11 = 2,537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.48/9,355.11 = 2,537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.48x = 9,355.11 × 2,537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.48x = 23,734,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,734,101.17/6,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.30

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