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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.34, 9,387.98 and 2,364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.34, 9,387.98 and 2,364.02 is: 3,543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.34 : 9,387.98 = 2,364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.34/9,387.98 = 2,364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.34x = 9,387.98 × 2,364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.34x = 22,193,313.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193,313.72/6,262.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.93

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