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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.49, 9,372.58 and 2,351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.49, 9,372.58 and 2,351.88 is: 3,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.49 : 9,372.58 = 2,351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.49/9,372.58 = 2,351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.49x = 9,372.58 × 2,351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.49x = 22,043,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,043,177.57/6,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.33

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