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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.55, 9,355.08 and 2,540.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.55, 9,355.08 and 2,540.43 is: 3,811.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.55 : 9,355.08 = 2,540.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.55/9,355.08 = 2,540.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.55x = 9,355.08 × 2,540.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.55x = 23,765,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,765,925.88/6,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.36

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