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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.98, 9,371.25 and 2,356.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.98, 9,371.25 and 2,356.26 is: 3,530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.98 : 9,371.25 = 2,356.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.98/9,371.25 = 2,356.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.98x = 9,371.25 × 2,356.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.98x = 22,081,101.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,081,101.53/6,253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.73

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