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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.32, 9,381.84 and 2,358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.32, 9,381.84 and 2,358.36 is: 3,538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.32 : 9,381.84 = 2,358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.32/9,381.84 = 2,358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.32x = 9,381.84 × 2,358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.32x = 22,125,756.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,125,756.18/6,253.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.24

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