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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246, 9,371.43 and 2,350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246, 9,371.43 and 2,350.71 is: 3,526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246 : 9,371.43 = 2,350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246/9,371.43 = 2,350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246x = 9,371.43 × 2,350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246x = 22,029,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,029,514.22/6,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.98

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