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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.15, 9,434.35 and 2,340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.15, 9,434.35 and 2,340.63 is: 3,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.15 : 9,434.35 = 2,340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.15/9,434.35 = 2,340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.15x = 9,434.35 × 2,340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.15x = 22,082,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082,322.64/6,289.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.18

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