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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.32, 9,376.74 and 2,354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.32, 9,376.74 and 2,354.60 is: 3,531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.32 : 9,376.74 = 2,354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.32/9,376.74 = 2,354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.32x = 9,376.74 × 2,354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.32x = 22,078,472.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,472.00/6,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.24

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