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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.52, 9,357.26 and 2,730.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.52, 9,357.26 and 2,730.36 is: 4,092.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.52 : 9,357.26 = 2,730.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.52/9,357.26 = 2,730.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.52x = 9,357.26 × 2,730.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.52x = 25,548,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,548,688.41/6,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.69

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