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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.69, 9,379.13 and 2,304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.69, 9,379.13 and 2,304.95 is: 3,456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.69 : 9,379.13 = 2,304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.69/9,379.13 = 2,304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.69x = 9,379.13 × 2,304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.69x = 21,618,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,367.27/6,254.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.35

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