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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.96, 9,378.60 and 2,356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.96, 9,378.60 and 2,356.48 is: 3,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.96 : 9,378.60 = 2,356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.96/9,378.60 = 2,356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.96x = 9,378.60 × 2,356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.96x = 22,100,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100,483.33/6,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.53

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