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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.61, 9,344.47 and 2,898.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.61, 9,344.47 and 2,898.35 is: 4,344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.61 : 9,344.47 = 2,898.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.61/9,344.47 = 2,898.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.61x = 9,344.47 × 2,898.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.61x = 27,083,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,083,544.62/6,234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.06

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