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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.14, 9,355.59 and 2,949.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.14, 9,355.59 and 2,949.39 is: 4,421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.14 : 9,355.59 = 2,949.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.14/9,355.59 = 2,949.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.14x = 9,355.59 × 2,949.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.14x = 27,593,283.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,593,283.59/6,240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.90

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