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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.35, 9,350.95 and 2,537.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.35, 9,350.95 and 2,537.29 is: 3,802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.35 : 9,350.95 = 2,537.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.35/9,350.95 = 2,537.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.35x = 9,350.95 × 2,537.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.35x = 23,726,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,726,071.93/6,239.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.65

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