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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.21, 9,433.58 and 2,340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.21, 9,433.58 and 2,340.84 is: 3,510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.21 : 9,433.58 = 2,340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.21/9,433.58 = 2,340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.21x = 9,433.58 × 2,340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.21x = 22,082,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082,489.70/6,291.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.05

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