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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.31, 9,369.66 and 2,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.31, 9,369.66 and 2,349.96 is: 3,523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.31 : 9,369.66 = 2,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.31/9,369.66 = 2,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.31x = 9,369.66 × 2,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.31x = 22,018,326.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,018,326.21/6,248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.89

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