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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.70, 9,348.43 and 2,535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.70, 9,348.43 and 2,535.61 is: 3,800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.70 : 9,348.43 = 2,535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.70/9,348.43 = 2,535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.70x = 9,348.43 × 2,535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.70x = 23,703,913.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,703,913.17/6,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.10

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