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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.04, 9,351.68 and 2,904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.04, 9,351.68 and 2,904.96 is: 4,354.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.04 : 9,351.68 = 2,904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.04/9,351.68 = 2,904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.04x = 9,351.68 × 2,904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.04x = 27,166,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,166,256.33/6,239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.24

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