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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.08, 9,357.19 and 2,539.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.08, 9,357.19 and 2,539.49 is: 3,809.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.08 : 9,357.19 = 2,539.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.08/9,357.19 = 2,539.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.08x = 9,357.19 × 2,539.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.08x = 23,762,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,762,437.30/6,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.25

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