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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.52, 9,380.40 and 2,358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.52, 9,380.40 and 2,358.04 is: 3,537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.52 : 9,380.40 = 2,358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.52/9,380.40 = 2,358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.52x = 9,380.40 × 2,358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.52x = 22,119,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119,358.42/6,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.67

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