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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.02, 9,363.23 and 2,730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.02, 9,363.23 and 2,730.22 is: 4,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.02 : 9,363.23 = 2,730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.02/9,363.23 = 2,730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.02x = 9,363.23 × 2,730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.02x = 25,563,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,563,677.81/6,242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.42

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