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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.29, 9,354.15 and 2,948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.29, 9,354.15 and 2,948.72 is: 4,423.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.29 : 9,354.15 = 2,948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.29/9,354.15 = 2,948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.29x = 9,354.15 × 2,948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.29x = 27,582,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582,722.42/6,235.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.65

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