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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.78, 9,353.52 and 2,339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.78, 9,353.52 and 2,339.44 is: 3,507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.78 : 9,353.52 = 2,339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.78/9,353.52 = 2,339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.78x = 9,353.52 × 2,339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.78x = 21,881,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,881,998.83/6,237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.98

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