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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.06, 9,337.66 and 2,942.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.06, 9,337.66 and 2,942.22 is: 4,406.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.06 : 9,337.66 = 2,942.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.06/9,337.66 = 2,942.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.06x = 9,337.66 × 2,942.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.06x = 27,473,450.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,473,450.01/6,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.99

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