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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.65, 9,356.45 and 2,539.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.65, 9,356.45 and 2,539.05 is: 3,808.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.65 : 9,356.45 = 2,539.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.65/9,356.45 = 2,539.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.65x = 9,356.45 × 2,539.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.65x = 23,756,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,756,481.68/6,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.57

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