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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.31, 9,362.16 and 2,344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.31, 9,362.16 and 2,344.96 is: 3,516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.31 : 9,362.16 = 2,344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.31/9,362.16 = 2,344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.31x = 9,362.16 × 2,344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.31x = 21,953,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,953,890.71/6,243.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.39

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