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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.02, 9,441.06 and 2,342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.02, 9,441.06 and 2,342.82 is: 3,515.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.02 : 9,441.06 = 2,342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.02/9,441.06 = 2,342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.02x = 9,441.06 × 2,342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.02x = 22,118,730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,118,730.81/6,291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.92

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