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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.97, 9,388.19 and 2,360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.97, 9,388.19 and 2,360.46 is: 3,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.97 : 9,388.19 = 2,360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.97/9,388.19 = 2,360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.97x = 9,388.19 × 2,360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.97x = 22,160,488.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,488.07/6,256.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.73

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