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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.48, 9,370.50 and 2,355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.48, 9,370.50 and 2,355.76 is: 3,529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.48 : 9,370.50 = 2,355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.48/9,370.50 = 2,355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.48x = 9,370.50 × 2,355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.48x = 22,074,649.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074,649.08/6,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.98

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