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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.20, 9,379.88 and 2,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.20, 9,379.88 and 2,356.64 is: 3,535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.20 : 9,379.88 = 2,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.20/9,379.88 = 2,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.20x = 9,379.88 × 2,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.20x = 22,105,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105,000.40/6,252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.56

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