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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.50, 9,383.25 and 2,359.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.50, 9,383.25 and 2,359.00 is: 3,538.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.50 : 9,383.25 = 2,359.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.50/9,383.25 = 2,359.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.50x = 9,383.25 × 2,359.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.50x = 22,135,039.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,135,039.83/6,255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.49

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