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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.81, 9,379.33 and 2,356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.81, 9,379.33 and 2,356.25 is: 3,534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.81 : 9,379.33 = 2,356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.81/9,379.33 = 2,356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.81x = 9,379.33 × 2,356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.81x = 22,099,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,993.53/6,251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.98

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