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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,246.77, 9,368.88 and 2,296.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,246.77, 9,368.88 and 2,296.67 is: 3,444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,246.77 : 9,368.88 = 2,296.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,246.77/9,368.88 = 2,296.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,246.77x = 9,368.88 × 2,296.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,246.77x = 21,517,225.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,517,225.63/6,246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.54

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