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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.52, 9,358.02 and 2,291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.52, 9,358.02 and 2,291.80 is: 3,436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.52 : 9,358.02 = 2,291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.52/9,358.02 = 2,291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.52x = 9,358.02 × 2,291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.52x = 21,446,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,446,710.24/6,240.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.69

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