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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.52, 9,382.02 and 2,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.52, 9,382.02 and 2,358.06 is: 3,537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.52 : 9,382.02 = 2,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.52/9,382.02 = 2,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.52x = 9,382.02 × 2,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.52x = 22,123,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123,366.08/6,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.18

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