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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.06, 9,365.51 and 2,348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.06, 9,365.51 and 2,348.38 is: 3,522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.06 : 9,365.51 = 2,348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.06/9,365.51 = 2,348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.06x = 9,365.51 × 2,348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.06x = 21,993,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,993,776.37/6,243.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.92

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