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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.91, 9,385.38 and 2,307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.91, 9,385.38 and 2,307.02 is: 3,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.91 : 9,385.38 = 2,307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.91/9,385.38 = 2,307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.91x = 9,385.38 × 2,307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.91x = 21,652,282.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,652,282.83/6,257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.99

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