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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.12, 9,364.98 and 2,347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.12, 9,364.98 and 2,347.22 is: 3,520.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.12 : 9,364.98 = 2,347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.12/9,364.98 = 2,347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.12x = 9,364.98 × 2,347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.12x = 21,981,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,981,691.77/6,243.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.95

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