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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.42, 9,384.05 and 2,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.42, 9,384.05 and 2,361.56 is: 3,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.42 : 9,384.05 = 2,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.42/9,384.05 = 2,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.42x = 9,384.05 × 2,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.42x = 22,160,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,956.10/6,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.25

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