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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,236.72, 9,356.68 and 2,773.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,236.72, 9,356.68 and 2,773.12 is: 4,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,236.72 : 9,356.68 = 2,773.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,236.72/9,356.68 = 2,773.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,236.72x = 9,356.68 × 2,773.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,236.72x = 25,947,196.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,947,196.44/6,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.39

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