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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.26, 9,372.51 and 2,352.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.26, 9,372.51 and 2,352.78 is: 3,529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.26 : 9,372.51 = 2,352.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.26/9,372.51 = 2,352.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.26x = 9,372.51 × 2,352.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.26x = 22,051,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,051,454.08/6,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.78

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