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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.41, 9,370.86 and 2,299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.41, 9,370.86 and 2,299.67 is: 3,448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.41 : 9,370.86 = 2,299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.41/9,370.86 = 2,299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.41x = 9,370.86 × 2,299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.41x = 21,549,838.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,549,838.76/6,249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,448.30

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