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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.60, 9,354.96 and 2,905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.60, 9,354.96 and 2,905.36 is: 4,354.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.60 : 9,354.96 = 2,905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.60/9,354.96 = 2,905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.60x = 9,354.96 × 2,905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.60x = 27,179,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,179,526.59/6,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.58

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