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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.90, 9,355.37 and 2,075.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.90, 9,355.37 and 2,075.90 is: 3,114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.90 : 9,355.37 = 2,075.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.90/9,355.37 = 2,075.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.90x = 9,355.37 × 2,075.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.90x = 19,420,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,420,812.58/6,235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.36

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