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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.07, 9,385.22 and 2,358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.07, 9,385.22 and 2,358.51 is: 3,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.07 : 9,385.22 = 2,358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.07/9,385.22 = 2,358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.07x = 9,385.22 × 2,358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.07x = 22,135,135.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,135.22/6,254.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.32

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