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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.04, 9,354.66 and 2,538.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.04, 9,354.66 and 2,538.58 is: 3,808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.04 : 9,354.66 = 2,538.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.04/9,354.66 = 2,538.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.04x = 9,354.66 × 2,538.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.04x = 23,747,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,747,552.78/6,236.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.11

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