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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.36, 9,356.40 and 2,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.36, 9,356.40 and 2,341.44 is: 3,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.36 : 9,356.40 = 2,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.36/9,356.40 = 2,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.36x = 9,356.40 × 2,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.36x = 21,907,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907,449.22/6,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.30

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