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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.03, 9,359.50 and 2,909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.03, 9,359.50 and 2,909.53 is: 4,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.03 : 9,359.50 = 2,909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.03/9,359.50 = 2,909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.03x = 9,359.50 × 2,909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.03x = 27,231,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,231,748.67/6,244.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.25

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