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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,293.68, 9,442.34 and 2,397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,293.68, 9,442.34 and 2,397.17 is: 3,596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,293.68 : 9,442.34 = 2,397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,293.68/9,442.34 = 2,397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,293.68x = 9,442.34 × 2,397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,293.68x = 22,634,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,894.18/6,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.45

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