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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.88, 9,356.15 and 2,539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.88, 9,356.15 and 2,539.04 is: 3,809.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.88 : 9,356.15 = 2,539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.88/9,356.15 = 2,539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.88x = 9,356.15 × 2,539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.88x = 23,755,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,755,598.66/6,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.51

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