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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.65, 9,345.29 and 2,533.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.65, 9,345.29 and 2,533.55 is: 3,796.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.65 : 9,345.29 = 2,533.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.65/9,345.29 = 2,533.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.65x = 9,345.29 × 2,533.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.65x = 23,676,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,676,700.09/6,235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.99

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