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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.13, 9,371.17 and 2,358.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.13, 9,371.17 and 2,358.27 is: 3,535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.13 : 9,371.17 = 2,358.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.13/9,371.17 = 2,358.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.13x = 9,371.17 × 2,358.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.13x = 22,099,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,743.18/6,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.32

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