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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,242.82, 9,363.10 and 2,732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,242.82, 9,363.10 and 2,732.14 is: 4,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,242.82 : 9,363.10 = 2,732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,242.82/9,363.10 = 2,732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,242.82x = 9,363.10 × 2,732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,242.82x = 25,581,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,581,300.03/6,242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.72

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