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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.11, 9,344.46 and 2,949.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.11, 9,344.46 and 2,949.14 is: 4,419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.11 : 9,344.46 = 2,949.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.11/9,344.46 = 2,949.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.11x = 9,344.46 × 2,949.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.11x = 27,558,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558,155.18/6,235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.83

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