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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.98, 9,378.18 and 2,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.98, 9,378.18 and 2,357.64 is: 3,533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.98 : 9,378.18 = 2,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.98/9,378.18 = 2,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.98x = 9,378.18 × 2,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.98x = 22,110,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110,372.30/6,256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.71

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