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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.36, 9,380.88 and 2,356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.36, 9,380.88 and 2,356.56 is: 3,534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.36 : 9,380.88 = 2,356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.36/9,380.88 = 2,356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.36x = 9,380.88 × 2,356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.36x = 22,106,606.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,106,606.57/6,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.03

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