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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.84, 9,360.08 and 2,343.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.84, 9,360.08 and 2,343.55 is: 3,516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.84 : 9,360.08 = 2,343.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.84/9,360.08 = 2,343.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.84x = 9,360.08 × 2,343.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.84x = 21,935,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,935,815.48/6,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.01

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