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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.82, 9,341.88 and 2,894.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.82, 9,341.88 and 2,894.02 is: 4,342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.82 : 9,341.88 = 2,894.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.82/9,341.88 = 2,894.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.82x = 9,341.88 × 2,894.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.82x = 27,035,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,035,587.56/6,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.49

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