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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.95, 9,341.48 and 2,477.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.95, 9,341.48 and 2,477.93 is: 3,715.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.95 : 9,341.48 = 2,477.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.95/9,341.48 = 2,477.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.95x = 9,341.48 × 2,477.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.95x = 23,147,474.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,147,474.44/6,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.52

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