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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.62, 9,370.23 and 2,350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.62, 9,370.23 and 2,350.73 is: 3,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.62 : 9,370.23 = 2,350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.62/9,370.23 = 2,350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.62x = 9,370.23 × 2,350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.62x = 22,026,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,026,880.77/6,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.21

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