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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.02, 9,352.26 and 2,949.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.02, 9,352.26 and 2,949.26 is: 4,422.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.02 : 9,352.26 = 2,949.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.02/9,352.26 = 2,949.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.02x = 9,352.26 × 2,949.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.02x = 27,582,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582,246.33/6,237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.34

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