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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.31, 9,371.16 and 2,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.31, 9,371.16 and 2,350.96 is: 3,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.31 : 9,371.16 = 2,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.31/9,371.16 = 2,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.31x = 9,371.16 × 2,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.31x = 22,031,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031,222.31/6,249.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.38

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