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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.36, 9,347.96 and 2,535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.36, 9,347.96 and 2,535.26 is: 3,799.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.36 : 9,347.96 = 2,535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.36/9,347.96 = 2,535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.36x = 9,347.96 × 2,535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.36x = 23,699,509.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,699,509.07/6,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.61

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