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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.06, 9,416.20 and 2,329.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.06, 9,416.20 and 2,329.38 is: 3,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.06 : 9,416.20 = 2,329.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.06/9,416.20 = 2,329.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.06x = 9,416.20 × 2,329.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.06x = 21,933,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,933,907.96/6,277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.30

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