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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.64, 9,358.08 and 2,949.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.64, 9,358.08 and 2,949.74 is: 4,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.64 : 9,358.08 = 2,949.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.64/9,358.08 = 2,949.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.64x = 9,358.08 × 2,949.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.64x = 27,603,902.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,603,902.90/6,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.80

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