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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.86, 9,371.64 and 2,351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.86, 9,371.64 and 2,351.26 is: 3,527.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.86 : 9,371.64 = 2,351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.86/9,371.64 = 2,351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.86x = 9,371.64 × 2,351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.86x = 22,035,115.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,035,115.41/6,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.39

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