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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.13, 9,372.67 and 2,359.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.13, 9,372.67 and 2,359.27 is: 3,536.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.13 : 9,372.67 = 2,359.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.13/9,372.67 = 2,359.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.13x = 9,372.67 × 2,359.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.13x = 22,112,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112,659.15/6,252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.82

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