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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.32, 9,368.14 and 2,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.32, 9,368.14 and 2,348.96 is: 3,522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.32 : 9,368.14 = 2,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.32/9,368.14 = 2,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.32x = 9,368.14 × 2,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.32x = 22,005,386.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005,386.13/6,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.37

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