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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.32, 9,368.34 and 2,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.32, 9,368.34 and 2,349.76 is: 3,524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.32 : 9,368.34 = 2,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.32/9,368.34 = 2,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.32x = 9,368.34 × 2,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.32x = 22,013,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,013,350.60/6,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.78

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