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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.45, 9,348.05 and 2,535.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.45, 9,348.05 and 2,535.35 is: 3,799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.45 : 9,348.05 = 2,535.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.45/9,348.05 = 2,535.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.45x = 9,348.05 × 2,535.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.45x = 23,700,578.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,700,578.57/6,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.72

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