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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247, 9,372.93 and 2,351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247, 9,372.93 and 2,351.71 is: 3,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247 : 9,372.93 = 2,351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247/9,372.93 = 2,351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247x = 9,372.93 × 2,351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247x = 22,042,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,042,413.21/6,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.48

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