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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.89, 9,400.38 and 2,317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.89, 9,400.38 and 2,317.42 is: 3,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.89 : 9,400.38 = 2,317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.89/9,400.38 = 2,317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.89x = 9,400.38 × 2,317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.89x = 21,784,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784,628.62/6,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.04

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