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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.70, 9,383.01 and 2,359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.70, 9,383.01 and 2,359.02 is: 3,538.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.70 : 9,383.01 = 2,359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.70/9,383.01 = 2,359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.70x = 9,383.01 × 2,359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.70x = 22,134,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134,708.25/6,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.89

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