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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.70, 9,356.86 and 2,950.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.70, 9,356.86 and 2,950.75 is: 4,424.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.70 : 9,356.86 = 2,950.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.70/9,356.86 = 2,950.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.70x = 9,356.86 × 2,950.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.70x = 27,609,754.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,609,754.65/6,240.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.14

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