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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.68, 9,371.94 and 2,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.68, 9,371.94 and 2,352.40 is: 3,528.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.68 : 9,371.94 = 2,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.68/9,371.94 = 2,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.68x = 9,371.94 × 2,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.68x = 22,046,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,046,551.66/6,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.19

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