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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.27, 9,366.63 and 2,295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.27, 9,366.63 and 2,295.17 is: 3,442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.27 : 9,366.63 = 2,295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.27/9,366.63 = 2,295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.27x = 9,366.63 × 2,295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.27x = 21,498,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498,008.18/6,245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.29

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