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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.14, 9,443.97 and 2,397.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.14, 9,443.97 and 2,397.45 is: 3,597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.14 : 9,443.97 = 2,397.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.14/9,443.97 = 2,397.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.14x = 9,443.97 × 2,397.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.14x = 22,641,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641,445.88/6,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.80

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