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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.30, 9,360.71 and 2,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.30, 9,360.71 and 2,292.30 is: 3,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.30 : 9,360.71 = 2,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.30/9,360.71 = 2,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.30x = 9,360.71 × 2,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.30x = 21,457,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,457,561.26/6,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.20

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