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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.46, 9,328.52 and 2,936.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.46, 9,328.52 and 2,936.10 is: 4,402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.46 : 9,328.52 = 2,936.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.46/9,328.52 = 2,936.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.46x = 9,328.52 × 2,936.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.46x = 27,389,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,389,467.57/6,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.42

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