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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,343.72, 9,514.14 and 2,239.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,343.72, 9,514.14 and 2,239.72 is: 3,359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,343.72 : 9,514.14 = 2,239.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,343.72/9,514.14 = 2,239.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,343.72x = 9,514.14 × 2,239.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,343.72x = 21,309,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,309,009.64/6,343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.07

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