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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.84, 9,368.04 and 2,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.84, 9,368.04 and 2,354.16 is: 3,528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.84 : 9,368.04 = 2,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.84/9,368.04 = 2,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.84x = 9,368.04 × 2,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.84x = 22,053,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053,865.05/6,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.71

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