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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.38, 9,365.63 and 2,347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.38, 9,365.63 and 2,347.88 is: 3,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.38 : 9,365.63 = 2,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.38/9,365.63 = 2,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.38x = 9,365.63 × 2,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.38x = 21,989,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,989,316.80/6,244.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.46

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