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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.81, 9,370.44 and 2,350.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.81, 9,370.44 and 2,350.89 is: 3,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.81 : 9,370.44 = 2,350.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.81/9,370.44 = 2,350.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.81x = 9,370.44 × 2,350.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.81x = 22,028,873.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028,873.69/6,249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.73

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