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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.38, 9,381.38 and 2,357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.38, 9,381.38 and 2,357.76 is: 3,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.38 : 9,381.38 = 2,357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.38/9,381.38 = 2,357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.38x = 9,381.38 × 2,357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.38x = 22,119,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119,042.51/6,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.13

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