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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.14, 9,377.73 and 2,355.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.14, 9,377.73 and 2,355.66 is: 3,534.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.14 : 9,377.73 = 2,355.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.14/9,377.73 = 2,355.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.14x = 9,377.73 × 2,355.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.14x = 22,090,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,090,743.45/6,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.44

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