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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.36, 9,383.88 and 2,358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.36, 9,383.88 and 2,358.56 is: 3,537.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.36 : 9,383.88 = 2,358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.36/9,383.88 = 2,358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.36x = 9,383.88 × 2,358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.36x = 22,132,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132,444.01/6,257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.03

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