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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.59, 9,353.37 and 1,853.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.59, 9,353.37 and 1,853.04 is: 2,779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.59 : 9,353.37 = 1,853.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.59/9,353.37 = 1,853.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.59x = 9,353.37 × 1,853.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.59x = 17,332,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,332,168.74/6,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.56

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