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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.36, 9,371.52 and 2,355.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.36, 9,371.52 and 2,355.84 is: 3,531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.36 : 9,371.52 = 2,355.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.36/9,371.52 = 2,355.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.36x = 9,371.52 × 2,355.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.36x = 22,077,801.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077,801.68/6,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.68

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