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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.78, 9,380.56 and 2,357.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.78, 9,380.56 and 2,357.22 is: 3,536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.78 : 9,380.56 = 2,357.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.78/9,380.56 = 2,357.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.78x = 9,380.56 × 2,357.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.78x = 22,112,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112,043.64/6,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.35

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