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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.74, 9,353.59 and 2,537.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.74, 9,353.59 and 2,537.09 is: 3,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.74 : 9,353.59 = 2,537.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.74/9,353.59 = 2,537.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.74x = 9,353.59 × 2,537.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.74x = 23,730,899.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,730,899.65/6,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.63

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