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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249, 9,375.94 and 2,353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249, 9,375.94 and 2,353.72 is: 3,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249 : 9,375.94 = 2,353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249/9,375.94 = 2,353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249x = 9,375.94 × 2,353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249x = 22,068,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068,337.50/6,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.50

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