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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.06, 9,339.16 and 2,943.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.06, 9,339.16 and 2,943.22 is: 4,408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.06 : 9,339.16 = 2,943.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.06/9,339.16 = 2,943.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.06x = 9,339.16 × 2,943.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.06x = 27,487,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,487,202.50/6,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,408.49

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