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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.32, 9,385.80 and 2,360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.32, 9,385.80 and 2,360.64 is: 3,541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.32 : 9,385.80 = 2,360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.32/9,385.80 = 2,360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.32x = 9,385.80 × 2,360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.32x = 22,156,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156,494.91/6,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.46

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