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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.26, 9,382.32 and 2,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.26, 9,382.32 and 2,360.40 is: 3,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.26 : 9,382.32 = 2,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.26/9,382.32 = 2,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.26x = 9,382.32 × 2,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.26x = 22,146,028.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146,028.13/6,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.52

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