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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.28, 9,374.16 and 2,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.28, 9,374.16 and 2,352.96 is: 3,528.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.28 : 9,374.16 = 2,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.28/9,374.16 = 2,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.28x = 9,374.16 × 2,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.28x = 22,057,023.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,057,023.51/6,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.40

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