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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.32, 9,378.64 and 2,303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.32, 9,378.64 and 2,303.07 is: 3,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.32 : 9,378.64 = 2,303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.32/9,378.64 = 2,303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.32x = 9,378.64 × 2,303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.32x = 21,599,664.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599,664.42/6,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.22

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