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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.96, 9,381.36 and 2,359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.96, 9,381.36 and 2,359.04 is: 3,538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.96 : 9,381.36 = 2,359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.96/9,381.36 = 2,359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.96x = 9,381.36 × 2,359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.96x = 22,131,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,131,003.49/6,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.15

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