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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.41, 9,356.58 and 2,341.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.41, 9,356.58 and 2,341.85 is: 3,512.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.41 : 9,356.58 = 2,341.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.41/9,356.58 = 2,341.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.41x = 9,356.58 × 2,341.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.41x = 21,911,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,911,660.09/6,237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.94

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