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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.68, 9,382.12 and 2,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.68, 9,382.12 and 2,306.94 is: 3,459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.68 : 9,382.12 = 2,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.68/9,382.12 = 2,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.68x = 9,382.12 × 2,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.68x = 21,643,987.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,643,987.91/6,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.34

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