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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.58, 9,338.91 and 2,950.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.58, 9,338.91 and 2,950.30 is: 4,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.58 : 9,338.91 = 2,950.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.58/9,338.91 = 2,950.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.58x = 9,338.91 × 2,950.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.58x = 27,552,586.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,552,586.17/6,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.32

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