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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.44, 9,385.20 and 2,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.44, 9,385.20 and 2,360.88 is: 3,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.44 : 9,385.20 = 2,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.44/9,385.20 = 2,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.44x = 9,385.20 × 2,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.44x = 22,157,330.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,330.98/6,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.52

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