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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.64, 9,352.08 and 2,945.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.64, 9,352.08 and 2,945.74 is: 4,420.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.64 : 9,352.08 = 2,945.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.64/9,352.08 = 2,945.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.64x = 9,352.08 × 2,945.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.64x = 27,548,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,548,796.14/6,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.79

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