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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.38, 9,441.89 and 2,399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.38, 9,441.89 and 2,399.09 is: 3,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.38 : 9,441.89 = 2,399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.38/9,441.89 = 2,399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.38x = 9,441.89 × 2,399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.38x = 22,651,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651,931.88/6,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.76

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