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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.36, 9,363.24 and 2,955.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.36, 9,363.24 and 2,955.78 is: 4,434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.36 : 9,363.24 = 2,955.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.36/9,363.24 = 2,955.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.36x = 9,363.24 × 2,955.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.36x = 27,675,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675,677.53/6,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.95

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