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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.05, 9,351.25 and 2,340.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.05, 9,351.25 and 2,340.41 is: 3,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.05 : 9,351.25 = 2,340.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.05/9,351.25 = 2,340.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.05x = 9,351.25 × 2,340.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.05x = 21,885,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,885,759.01/6,237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.99

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