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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.05, 9,334.67 and 2,940.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.05, 9,334.67 and 2,940.21 is: 4,403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.05 : 9,334.67 = 2,940.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.05/9,334.67 = 2,940.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.05x = 9,334.67 × 2,940.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.05x = 27,445,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,445,890.08/6,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.99

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