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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.70, 9,356.53 and 2,539.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.70, 9,356.53 and 2,539.11 is: 3,808.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.70 : 9,356.53 = 2,539.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.70/9,356.53 = 2,539.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.70x = 9,356.53 × 2,539.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.70x = 23,757,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757,258.89/6,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.66

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