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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.39, 9,379.44 and 2,360.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.39, 9,379.44 and 2,360.10 is: 3,538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.39 : 9,379.44 = 2,360.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.39/9,379.44 = 2,360.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.39x = 9,379.44 × 2,360.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.39x = 22,136,416.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,136,416.34/6,255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.77

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