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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.27, 9,370.80 and 2,350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.27, 9,370.80 and 2,350.71 is: 3,526.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.27 : 9,370.80 = 2,350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.27/9,370.80 = 2,350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.27x = 9,370.80 × 2,350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.27x = 22,028,033.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,028,033.27/6,246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.59

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