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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.50, 9,353.88 and 2,537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.50, 9,353.88 and 2,537.16 is: 3,806.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.50 : 9,353.88 = 2,537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.50/9,353.88 = 2,537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.50x = 9,353.88 × 2,537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.50x = 23,732,290.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,732,290.18/6,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.00

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