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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.94, 9,353.88 and 1,618.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.94, 9,353.88 and 1,618.94 is: 2,428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.94 : 9,353.88 = 1,618.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.94/9,353.88 = 1,618.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.94x = 9,353.88 × 1,618.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.94x = 15,143,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,143,323.72/6,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.40

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