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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.54, 9,359.63 and 2,343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.54, 9,359.63 and 2,343.25 is: 3,515.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.54 : 9,359.63 = 2,343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.54/9,359.63 = 2,343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.54x = 9,359.63 × 2,343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.54x = 21,931,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,931,953.00/6,238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.56

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