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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.73, 9,373.88 and 2,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.73, 9,373.88 and 2,299.44 is: 3,449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.73 : 9,373.88 = 2,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.73/9,373.88 = 2,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.73x = 9,373.88 × 2,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.73x = 21,554,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,554,649.87/6,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.45

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