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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.15, 9,354.75 and 2,347.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.15, 9,354.75 and 2,347.29 is: 3,518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.15 : 9,354.75 = 2,347.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.15/9,354.75 = 2,347.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.15x = 9,354.75 × 2,347.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.15x = 21,958,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,958,317.00/6,240.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.88

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