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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.98, 9,357.03 and 2,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.98, 9,357.03 and 2,941.70 is: 4,412.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.98 : 9,357.03 = 2,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.98/9,357.03 = 2,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.98x = 9,357.03 × 2,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.98x = 27,525,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525,575.15/6,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.58

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