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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.07, 9,383.72 and 2,357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.07, 9,383.72 and 2,357.51 is: 3,537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.07 : 9,383.72 = 2,357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.07/9,383.72 = 2,357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.07x = 9,383.72 × 2,357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.07x = 22,122,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122,155.03/6,253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.81

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