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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.52, 9,444.33 and 2,397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.52, 9,444.33 and 2,397.96 is: 3,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.52 : 9,444.33 = 2,397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.52/9,444.33 = 2,397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.52x = 9,444.33 × 2,397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.52x = 22,647,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647,125.57/6,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.48

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