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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.39, 9,401.13 and 2,317.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.39, 9,401.13 and 2,317.91 is: 3,475.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.39 : 9,401.13 = 2,317.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.39/9,401.13 = 2,317.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.39x = 9,401.13 × 2,317.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.39x = 21,790,996.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,790,996.74/6,269.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.78

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