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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.68, 9,374.63 and 2,301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.68, 9,374.63 and 2,301.94 is: 3,451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.68 : 9,374.63 = 2,301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.68/9,374.63 = 2,301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.68x = 9,374.63 × 2,301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.68x = 21,579,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,579,835.78/6,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.85

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