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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.20, 9,363.78 and 2,346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.20, 9,363.78 and 2,346.48 is: 3,518.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.20 : 9,363.78 = 2,346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.20/9,363.78 = 2,346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.20x = 9,363.78 × 2,346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.20x = 21,971,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,971,922.49/6,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.77

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