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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.44, 9,338.88 and 2,940.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.44, 9,338.88 and 2,940.72 is: 4,408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.44 : 9,338.88 = 2,940.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.44/9,338.88 = 2,940.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.44x = 9,338.88 × 2,940.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.44x = 27,463,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,463,031.19/6,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.59

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