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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.16, 9,354.24 and 3,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.16, 9,354.24 and 3,157.44 is: 4,736.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.16 : 9,354.24 = 3,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.16/9,354.24 = 3,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.16x = 9,354.24 × 3,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.16x = 29,535,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,535,451.55/6,236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.16

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