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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.27, 9,357.28 and 2,950.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.27, 9,357.28 and 2,950.52 is: 4,423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.27 : 9,357.28 = 2,950.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.27/9,357.28 = 2,950.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.27x = 9,357.28 × 2,950.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.27x = 27,608,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,608,841.79/6,241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.59

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