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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.67, 9,354.73 and 2,538.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.67, 9,354.73 and 2,538.75 is: 3,808.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.67 : 9,354.73 = 2,538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.67/9,354.73 = 2,538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.67x = 9,354.73 × 2,538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.67x = 23,749,320.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,749,320.79/6,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.01

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