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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.97, 9,355.33 and 2,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.97, 9,355.33 and 2,949.22 is: 4,421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.97 : 9,355.33 = 2,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.97/9,355.33 = 2,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.97x = 9,355.33 × 2,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.97x = 27,590,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590,864.82/6,239.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.64

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