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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,258.92, 9,382.86 and 2,360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,258.92, 9,382.86 and 2,360.60 is: 3,538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,258.92 : 9,382.86 = 2,360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,258.92/9,382.86 = 2,360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,258.92x = 9,382.86 × 2,360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,258.92x = 22,149,179.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,149,179.32/6,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.82

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