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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,288.73, 9,434.61 and 2,340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,288.73, 9,434.61 and 2,340.11 is: 3,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,288.73 : 9,434.61 = 2,340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,288.73/9,434.61 = 2,340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,288.73x = 9,434.61 × 2,340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,288.73x = 22,078,048.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,078,048.79/6,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.73

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