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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.50, 9,380.24 and 2,356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.50, 9,380.24 and 2,356.99 is: 3,535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.50 : 9,380.24 = 2,356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.50/9,380.24 = 2,356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.50x = 9,380.24 × 2,356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.50x = 22,109,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,149.50/6,253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.49

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