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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.39, 9,376.44 and 2,358.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.39, 9,376.44 and 2,358.10 is: 3,535.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.39 : 9,376.44 = 2,358.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.39/9,376.44 = 2,358.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.39x = 9,376.44 × 2,358.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.39x = 22,110,583.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110,583.16/6,253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.78

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