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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.15, 9,367.82 and 2,955.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.15, 9,367.82 and 2,955.23 is: 4,435.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.15 : 9,367.82 = 2,955.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.15/9,367.82 = 2,955.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.15x = 9,367.82 × 2,955.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.15x = 27,684,001.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,684,001.08/6,242.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.01

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