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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.72, 9,370.08 and 2,352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.72, 9,370.08 and 2,352.24 is: 3,528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.72 : 9,370.08 = 2,352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.72/9,370.08 = 2,352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.72x = 9,370.08 × 2,352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.72x = 22,040,676.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040,676.98/6,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.36

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