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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.46, 9,433.95 and 2,341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.46, 9,433.95 and 2,341.09 is: 3,510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.46 : 9,433.95 = 2,341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.46/9,433.95 = 2,341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.46x = 9,433.95 × 2,341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.46x = 22,085,726.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,085,726.01/6,291.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.43

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