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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.36, 9,372.39 and 2,351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.36, 9,372.39 and 2,351.76 is: 3,528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.36 : 9,372.39 = 2,351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.36/9,372.39 = 2,351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.36x = 9,372.39 × 2,351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.36x = 22,041,611.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,041,611.91/6,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.15

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