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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.41, 9,462.24 and 2,358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.41, 9,462.24 and 2,358.21 is: 3,537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.41 : 9,462.24 = 2,358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.41/9,462.24 = 2,358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.41x = 9,462.24 × 2,358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.41x = 22,313,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,313,948.99/6,307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.74

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