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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.16, 9,357.14 and 2,730.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.16, 9,357.14 and 2,730.09 is: 4,094.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.16 : 9,357.14 = 2,730.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.16/9,357.14 = 2,730.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.16x = 9,357.14 × 2,730.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.16x = 25,545,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,545,820.69/6,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.43

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