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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.36, 9,423.20 and 2,535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.36, 9,423.20 and 2,535.12 is: 3,801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.36 : 9,423.20 = 2,535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.36/9,423.20 = 2,535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.36x = 9,423.20 × 2,535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.36x = 23,888,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888,942.78/6,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.94

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