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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.21, 9,362.67 and 2,910.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.21, 9,362.67 and 2,910.16 is: 4,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.21 : 9,362.67 = 2,910.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.21/9,362.67 = 2,910.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.21x = 9,362.67 × 2,910.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.21x = 27,246,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,246,867.73/6,240.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.34

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