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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.08, 9,368.72 and 2,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.08, 9,368.72 and 2,300.40 is: 3,450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.08 : 9,368.72 = 2,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.08/9,368.72 = 2,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.08x = 9,368.72 × 2,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.08x = 21,551,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,551,803.49/6,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.45

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