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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.82, 9,376.62 and 2,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.82, 9,376.62 and 2,354.80 is: 3,532.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.82 : 9,376.62 = 2,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.82/9,376.62 = 2,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.82x = 9,376.62 × 2,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.82x = 22,080,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080,064.78/6,249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.91

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