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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.86, 9,380.55 and 2,357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.86, 9,380.55 and 2,357.30 is: 3,536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.86 : 9,380.55 = 2,357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.86/9,380.55 = 2,357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.86x = 9,380.55 × 2,357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.86x = 22,112,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112,770.52/6,252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.43

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