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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.55, 9,383.31 and 2,359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.55, 9,383.31 and 2,359.04 is: 3,539.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.55 : 9,383.31 = 2,359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.55/9,383.31 = 2,359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.55x = 9,383.31 × 2,359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.55x = 22,135,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,556.71/6,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.11

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