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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.62, 9,377.55 and 2,355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.62, 9,377.55 and 2,355.54 is: 3,532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.62 : 9,377.55 = 2,355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.62/9,377.55 = 2,355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.62x = 9,377.55 × 2,355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.62x = 22,089,194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089,194.13/6,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.23

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