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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.44, 9,361.02 and 2,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.44, 9,361.02 and 2,349.44 is: 3,525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.44 : 9,361.02 = 2,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.44/9,361.02 = 2,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.44x = 9,361.02 × 2,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.44x = 21,993,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993,154.83/6,237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.99

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