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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.94, 9,351.16 and 2,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.94, 9,351.16 and 2,337.62 is: 3,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.94 : 9,351.16 = 2,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.94/9,351.16 = 2,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.94x = 9,351.16 × 2,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.94x = 21,859,458.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,859,458.64/6,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.40

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