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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.20, 9,384.38 and 2,359.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.20, 9,384.38 and 2,359.64 is: 3,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.20 : 9,384.38 = 2,359.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.20/9,384.38 = 2,359.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.20x = 9,384.38 × 2,359.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.20x = 22,143,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,758.42/6,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.06

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