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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.14, 9,380.73 and 2,357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.14, 9,380.73 and 2,357.66 is: 3,537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.14 : 9,380.73 = 2,357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.14/9,380.73 = 2,357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.14x = 9,380.73 × 2,357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.14x = 22,116,571.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116,571.89/6,252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.44

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