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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.97, 9,356.83 and 2,950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.97, 9,356.83 and 2,950.22 is: 4,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.97 : 9,356.83 = 2,950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.97/9,356.83 = 2,950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.97x = 9,356.83 × 2,950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.97x = 27,604,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,604,652.84/6,240.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.14

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