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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.77, 9,364.05 and 2,346.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.77, 9,364.05 and 2,346.21 is: 3,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.77 : 9,364.05 = 2,346.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.77/9,364.05 = 2,346.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.77x = 9,364.05 × 2,346.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.77x = 21,970,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,970,027.75/6,241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.84

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