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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.89, 9,367.65 and 2,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.89, 9,367.65 and 2,348.60 is: 3,523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.89 : 9,367.65 = 2,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.89/9,367.65 = 2,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.89x = 9,367.65 × 2,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.89x = 22,000,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,815.95/6,243.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.58

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