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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.52, 9,354.96 and 2,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.52, 9,354.96 and 2,949.84 is: 4,422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.52 : 9,354.96 = 2,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.52/9,354.96 = 2,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.52x = 9,354.96 × 2,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.52x = 27,595,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595,635.21/6,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.72

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