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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.32, 9,377.34 and 2,355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.32, 9,377.34 and 2,355.76 is: 3,533.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.32 : 9,377.34 = 2,355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.32/9,377.34 = 2,355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.32x = 9,377.34 × 2,355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.32x = 22,090,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,090,762.48/6,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.78

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