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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.27, 9,355.78 and 2,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.27, 9,355.78 and 2,949.52 is: 4,422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.27 : 9,355.78 = 2,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.27/9,355.78 = 2,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.27x = 9,355.78 × 2,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.27x = 27,595,006.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,595,006.07/6,240.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.09

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