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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.86, 9,367.15 and 2,348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.86, 9,367.15 and 2,348.26 is: 3,522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.86 : 9,367.15 = 2,348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.86/9,367.15 = 2,348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.86x = 9,367.15 × 2,348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.86x = 21,996,503.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,996,503.66/6,243.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.90

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