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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.36, 9,366.77 and 2,295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.36, 9,366.77 and 2,295.26 is: 3,442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.36 : 9,366.77 = 2,295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.36/9,366.77 = 2,295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.36x = 9,366.77 × 2,295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.36x = 21,499,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,499,114.20/6,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.42

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