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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.26, 9,378.84 and 2,360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.26, 9,378.84 and 2,360.54 is: 3,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.26 : 9,378.84 = 2,360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.26/9,378.84 = 2,360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.26x = 9,378.84 × 2,360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.26x = 22,139,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,139,126.97/6,258.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.59

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