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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.54, 9,364.01 and 2,346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.54, 9,364.01 and 2,346.03 is: 3,519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.54 : 9,364.01 = 2,346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.54/9,364.01 = 2,346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.54x = 9,364.01 × 2,346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.54x = 21,968,236.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,968,236.65/6,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.12

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