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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.42, 9,377.61 and 2,357.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.42, 9,377.61 and 2,357.10 is: 3,533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.42 : 9,377.61 = 2,357.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.42/9,377.61 = 2,357.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.42x = 9,377.61 × 2,357.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.42x = 22,103,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103,964.53/6,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.57

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