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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.88, 9,540.06 and 2,258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.88, 9,540.06 and 2,258.92 is: 3,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.88 : 9,540.06 = 2,258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.88/9,540.06 = 2,258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.88x = 9,540.06 × 2,258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.88x = 21,550,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,550,232.34/6,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.34

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