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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.40, 9,349.56 and 2,947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.40, 9,349.56 and 2,947.28 is: 4,421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.40 : 9,349.56 = 2,947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.40/9,349.56 = 2,947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.40x = 9,349.56 × 2,947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.40x = 27,555,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555,771.20/6,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.37

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