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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.96, 9,345.86 and 2,533.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.96, 9,345.86 and 2,533.89 is: 3,797.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.96 : 9,345.86 = 2,533.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.96/9,345.86 = 2,533.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.96x = 9,345.86 × 2,533.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.96x = 23,681,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681,401.04/6,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.55

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