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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.96, 9,351.80 and 2,537.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.96, 9,351.80 and 2,537.86 is: 3,803.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.96 : 9,351.80 = 2,537.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.96/9,351.80 = 2,537.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.96x = 9,351.80 × 2,537.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.96x = 23,733,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,733,559.15/6,239.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.48

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