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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.77, 9,365.55 and 2,347.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.77, 9,365.55 and 2,347.21 is: 3,521.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.77 : 9,365.55 = 2,347.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.77/9,365.55 = 2,347.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.77x = 9,365.55 × 2,347.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.77x = 21,982,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982,912.62/6,242.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.34

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