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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.36, 9,350.96 and 2,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.36, 9,350.96 and 2,537.26 is: 3,802.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.36 : 9,350.96 = 2,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.36/9,350.96 = 2,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.36x = 9,350.96 × 2,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.36x = 23,725,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,725,816.77/6,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.60

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