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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.75, 9,370.61 and 2,357.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.75, 9,370.61 and 2,357.89 is: 3,534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.75 : 9,370.61 = 2,357.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.75/9,370.61 = 2,357.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.75x = 9,370.61 × 2,357.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.75x = 22,094,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094,876.38/6,250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.76

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