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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.14, 9,440.97 and 2,395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.14, 9,440.97 and 2,395.45 is: 3,594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.14 : 9,440.97 = 2,395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.14/9,440.97 = 2,395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.14x = 9,440.97 × 2,395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.14x = 22,615,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,312.40/6,291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.79

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