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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.27, 9,359.43 and 2,350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.27, 9,359.43 and 2,350.41 is: 3,523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.27 : 9,359.43 = 2,350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.27/9,359.43 = 2,350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.27x = 9,359.43 × 2,350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.27x = 21,998,451.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,998,451.07/6,243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.55

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