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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.52, 9,356.15 and 2,949.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.52, 9,356.15 and 2,949.77 is: 4,422.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.52 : 9,356.15 = 2,949.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.52/9,356.15 = 2,949.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.52x = 9,356.15 × 2,949.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.52x = 27,598,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,598,451.18/6,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.46

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