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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.45, 9,378.72 and 2,354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.45, 9,378.72 and 2,354.10 is: 3,531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.45 : 9,378.72 = 2,354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.45/9,378.72 = 2,354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.45x = 9,378.72 × 2,354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.45x = 22,078,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,444.75/6,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.17

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