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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.32, 9,371.34 and 2,351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.32, 9,371.34 and 2,351.76 is: 3,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.32 : 9,371.34 = 2,351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.32/9,371.34 = 2,351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.32x = 9,371.34 × 2,351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.32x = 22,039,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,039,142.56/6,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.78

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