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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258, 9,389.88 and 2,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258, 9,389.88 and 2,362.08 is: 3,544.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258 : 9,389.88 = 2,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258/9,389.88 = 2,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258x = 9,389.88 × 2,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258x = 22,179,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,647.75/6,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.21

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