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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.67, 9,376.61 and 2,355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.67, 9,376.61 and 2,355.21 is: 3,532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.67 : 9,376.61 = 2,355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.67/9,376.61 = 2,355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.67x = 9,376.61 × 2,355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.67x = 22,083,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,083,873.86/6,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.48

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