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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.72, 9,381.22 and 2,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.72, 9,381.22 and 2,358.24 is: 3,538.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.72 : 9,381.22 = 2,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.72/9,381.22 = 2,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.72x = 9,381.22 × 2,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.72x = 22,123,168.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123,168.25/6,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.17

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