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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.58, 9,364.62 and 2,732.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.58, 9,364.62 and 2,732.22 is: 4,100.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.58 : 9,364.62 = 2,732.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.58/9,364.62 = 2,732.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.58x = 9,364.62 × 2,732.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.58x = 25,586,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,586,202.06/6,239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.63

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