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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.60, 9,441.90 and 2,397.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.60, 9,441.90 and 2,397.42 is: 3,596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.60 : 9,441.90 = 2,397.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.60/9,441.90 = 2,397.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.60x = 9,441.90 × 2,397.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.60x = 22,636,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,636,199.90/6,294.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.13

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