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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.99, 9,378.91 and 2,302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.99, 9,378.91 and 2,302.94 is: 3,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.99 : 9,378.91 = 2,302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.99/9,378.91 = 2,302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.99x = 9,378.91 × 2,302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.99x = 21,599,067.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599,067.00/6,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.75

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