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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.47, 9,388.95 and 2,360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.47, 9,388.95 and 2,360.97 is: 3,542.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.47 : 9,388.95 = 2,360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.47/9,388.95 = 2,360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.47x = 9,388.95 × 2,360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.47x = 22,166,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,970.53/6,257.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.48

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