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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.62, 9,368.73 and 2,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.62, 9,368.73 and 2,349.73 is: 3,524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.62 : 9,368.73 = 2,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.62/9,368.73 = 2,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.62x = 9,368.73 × 2,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.62x = 22,013,985.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,013,985.94/6,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.71

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