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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.16, 9,383.72 and 2,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.16, 9,383.72 and 2,359.68 is: 3,540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.16 : 9,383.72 = 2,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.16/9,383.72 = 2,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.16x = 9,383.72 × 2,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.16x = 22,142,576.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142,576.41/6,254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.46

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