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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.82, 9,360.09 and 2,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.82, 9,360.09 and 2,344.26 is: 3,516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.82 : 9,360.09 = 2,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.82/9,360.09 = 2,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.82x = 9,360.09 × 2,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.82x = 21,942,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,942,484.58/6,239.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.53

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