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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.36, 9,361.56 and 2,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.36, 9,361.56 and 2,949.52 is: 4,424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.36 : 9,361.56 = 2,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.36/9,361.56 = 2,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.36x = 9,361.56 × 2,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.36x = 27,612,108.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,612,108.45/6,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.05

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