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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.58, 9,353.61 and 2,339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.58, 9,353.61 and 2,339.25 is: 3,507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.58 : 9,353.61 = 2,339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.58/9,353.61 = 2,339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.58x = 9,353.61 × 2,339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.58x = 21,880,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880,373.73/6,237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.83

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