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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.56, 9,366.26 and 2,348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.56, 9,366.26 and 2,348.88 is: 3,523.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.56 : 9,366.26 = 2,348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.56/9,366.26 = 2,348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.56x = 9,366.26 × 2,348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.56x = 22,000,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,209.04/6,243.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.66

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