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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,257.93, 9,385.07 and 2,361.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,257.93, 9,385.07 and 2,361.42 is: 3,541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,257.93 : 9,385.07 = 2,361.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,257.93/9,385.07 = 2,361.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,257.93x = 9,385.07 × 2,361.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,257.93x = 22,162,080.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,162,080.19/6,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.44

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