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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,252.96, 9,381.60 and 2,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,252.96, 9,381.60 and 2,358.48 is: 3,538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,252.96 : 9,381.60 = 2,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,252.96/9,381.60 = 2,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,252.96x = 9,381.60 × 2,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,252.96x = 22,126,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,126,315.97/6,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.53

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