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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,349.22, 9,525.78 and 2,842.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,349.22, 9,525.78 and 2,842.19 is: 4,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,349.22 : 9,525.78 = 2,842.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,349.22/9,525.78 = 2,842.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,349.22x = 9,525.78 × 2,842.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,349.22x = 27,074,029.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,074,029.03/6,349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.15

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