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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.76, 9,359.52 and 2,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.76, 9,359.52 and 2,342.08 is: 3,514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.76 : 9,359.52 = 2,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.76/9,359.52 = 2,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.76x = 9,359.52 × 2,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.76x = 21,920,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,920,744.60/6,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.20

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