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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.37, 9,367.92 and 2,297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.37, 9,367.92 and 2,297.57 is: 3,446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.37 : 9,367.92 = 2,297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.37/9,367.92 = 2,297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.37x = 9,367.92 × 2,297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.37x = 21,523,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,523,405.11/6,245.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.30

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