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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.19, 9,380.31 and 2,364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.19, 9,380.31 and 2,364.33 is: 3,544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.19 : 9,380.31 = 2,364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.19/9,380.31 = 2,364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.19x = 9,380.31 × 2,364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.19x = 22,178,148.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178,148.34/6,257.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.43

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