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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.96, 9,370.50 and 2,352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.96, 9,370.50 and 2,352.76 is: 3,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.96 : 9,370.50 = 2,352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.96/9,370.50 = 2,352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.96x = 9,370.50 × 2,352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.96x = 22,046,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,046,537.58/6,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.60

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