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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.78, 9,375.48 and 2,357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.78, 9,375.48 and 2,357.46 is: 3,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.78 : 9,375.48 = 2,357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.78/9,375.48 = 2,357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.78x = 9,375.48 × 2,357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.78x = 22,102,319.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102,319.08/6,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.80

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