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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.73, 9,362.73 and 2,953.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.73, 9,362.73 and 2,953.75 is: 4,431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.73 : 9,362.73 = 2,953.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.73/9,362.73 = 2,953.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.73x = 9,362.73 × 2,953.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.73x = 27,655,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,655,163.74/6,240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.40

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