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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.13, 9,355.66 and 2,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.13, 9,355.66 and 2,290.20 is: 3,432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.13 : 9,355.66 = 2,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.13/9,355.66 = 2,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.13x = 9,355.66 × 2,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.13x = 21,426,332.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,426,332.53/6,242.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.54

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