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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.76, 9,345.26 and 2,947.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.76, 9,345.26 and 2,947.40 is: 4,419.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.76 : 9,345.26 = 2,947.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.76/9,345.26 = 2,947.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.76x = 9,345.26 × 2,947.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.76x = 27,544,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,544,219.32/6,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.27

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