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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.32, 9,381.30 and 2,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.32, 9,381.30 and 2,357.64 is: 3,536.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.32 : 9,381.30 = 2,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.32/9,381.30 = 2,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.32x = 9,381.30 × 2,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.32x = 22,117,728.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,117,728.13/6,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.96

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