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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.36, 9,346.66 and 2,941.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.36, 9,346.66 and 2,941.72 is: 4,414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.36 : 9,346.66 = 2,941.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.36/9,346.66 = 2,941.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.36x = 9,346.66 × 2,941.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.36x = 27,495,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,495,225.93/6,228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.52

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