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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.52, 9,374.52 and 2,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.52, 9,374.52 and 2,302.80 is: 3,453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.52 : 9,374.52 = 2,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.52/9,374.52 = 2,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.52x = 9,374.52 × 2,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.52x = 21,587,644.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,587,644.66/6,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.18

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