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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,238.95, 9,350.30 and 2,536.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,238.95, 9,350.30 and 2,536.86 is: 3,801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,238.95 : 9,350.30 = 2,536.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,238.95/9,350.30 = 2,536.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,238.95x = 9,350.30 × 2,536.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,238.95x = 23,720,402.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,720,402.06/6,238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.99

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