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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.55, 9,365.15 and 2,346.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.55, 9,365.15 and 2,346.99 is: 3,520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.55 : 9,365.15 = 2,346.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.55/9,365.15 = 2,346.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.55x = 9,365.15 × 2,346.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.55x = 21,979,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,979,913.40/6,242.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.98

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