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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.60, 9,374.22 and 2,354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.60, 9,374.22 and 2,354.28 is: 3,533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.60 : 9,374.22 = 2,354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.60/9,374.22 = 2,354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.60x = 9,374.22 × 2,354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.60x = 22,069,538.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069,538.66/6,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.05

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