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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.58, 9,458.08 and 2,355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.58, 9,458.08 and 2,355.59 is: 3,532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.58 : 9,458.08 = 2,355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.58/9,458.08 = 2,355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.58x = 9,458.08 × 2,355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.58x = 22,279,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279,358.67/6,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.16

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