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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.48, 9,356.28 and 2,941.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.48, 9,356.28 and 2,941.20 is: 4,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.48 : 9,356.28 = 2,941.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.48/9,356.28 = 2,941.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.48x = 9,356.28 × 2,941.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.48x = 27,518,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518,690.74/6,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.83

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