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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.87, 9,372.74 and 2,354.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.87, 9,372.74 and 2,354.01 is: 3,531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.87 : 9,372.74 = 2,354.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.87/9,372.74 = 2,354.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.87x = 9,372.74 × 2,354.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.87x = 22,063,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,063,511.92/6,246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.93

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