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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.68, 9,360.36 and 2,905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.68, 9,360.36 and 2,905.34 is: 4,359.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.68 : 9,360.36 = 2,905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.68/9,360.36 = 2,905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.68x = 9,360.36 × 2,905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.68x = 27,194,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,194,981.52/6,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.79

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