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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.15, 9,354.20 and 2,537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.15, 9,354.20 and 2,537.55 is: 3,806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.15 : 9,354.20 = 2,537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.15/9,354.20 = 2,537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.15x = 9,354.20 × 2,537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.15x = 23,736,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736,737.52/6,236.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.32

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