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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.62, 9,383.55 and 2,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.62, 9,383.55 and 2,359.54 is: 3,538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.62 : 9,383.55 = 2,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.62/9,383.55 = 2,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.62x = 9,383.55 × 2,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.62x = 22,140,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,140,861.57/6,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.22

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