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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.62, 9,380.55 and 2,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.62, 9,380.55 and 2,357.54 is: 3,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.62 : 9,380.55 = 2,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.62/9,380.55 = 2,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.62x = 9,380.55 × 2,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.62x = 22,115,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,115,021.85/6,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.22

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